newbie --- ???Long term--???surgery

[Guest guest]

I am at the end of the process of all the preliminary things I need

to do prior to getting a surgery date. I have seen the pulmonary

doctor, had a consult with the surgeon, gone to a support group

meeting, taken the psych questions ( too many) this week I am

going to the second part --- meet with the psych. and have an

ultra sound! When this is all over I can schedule surgery! Already

have insurance approval! I have been trying to investigate as

many aspects of the surgery --- both good and bad to make an

educated decision. I read the posts and information from all of

you daily and have learned a lot. I have many questions but one I

really want to know is --- anyone know the longer range effects

good and bad --- I am talking 5 -- 10 years out! I really want to do

this but I want to get an idea of long term! This is a big decision

and should not be taken lightly! It will change my life drastically --

hopefully for the better! I am 54 and want to be around to see my

wonderful grandchildren grow up! I want to feel good, too!

As I said I am 54 --- 5'6 " and between 255-260! I have high blood

pressure, sleep apnea, incontenience, aches and pains

constantly joints etc, high chloresterol, shortness of breath etc. I

am tired of hurting and feeling lousy everyday!

I am also scared and nervous!! One minute I know this is what I

want to do for a better life and the next I have questions! I need

info from all of you --- the experts --- or at least those who have

been through it! Please try and help me in my quest to make the

right choice!

I am hoping to have surgery ( pending decision) a week before

swinter break --- since I will have that week and then 2 more

weeks of break before returning to school in Jan. Yes I teach (

special educ ) Looking forward to your thoughts! Oh yes

congrats on all your success!

[Guest guest]

welcome aboard. continue researching, just like everything in life,

there are pros & cons. there are real challenges & real sacrifices,

sometimes heartache involved w/ surg. but then there are incredible

milestones, true elation, & freedom from the weight. keep us posted.

lori h.

> I am at the end of the process of all the preliminary things I need

> to do prior to getting a surgery date. I have seen the pulmonary

> doctor, had a consult with the surgeon, gone to a support group

> meeting, taken the psych questions ( too many) this week I am

> going to the second part --- meet with the psych. and have an

> ultra sound! When this is all over I can schedule surgery! Already

> have insurance approval! I have been trying to investigate as

> many aspects of the surgery --- both good and bad to make an

> educated decision. I read the posts and information from all of

> you daily and have learned a lot. I have many questions but one I

> really want to know is --- anyone know the longer range effects

> good and bad --- I am talking 5 -- 10 years out! I really want to

do

> this but I want to get an idea of long term! This is a big decision

> and should not be taken lightly! It will change my life drastically

--

> hopefully for the better! I am 54 and want to be around to see my

> wonderful grandchildren grow up! I want to feel good, too!

> As I said I am 54 --- 5'6 " and between 255-260! I have high blood

> pressure, sleep apnea, incontenience, aches and pains

> constantly joints etc, high chloresterol, shortness of breath etc. I

> am tired of hurting and feeling lousy everyday!

> I am also scared and nervous!! One minute I know this is what I

> want to do for a better life and the next I have questions! I need

> info from all of you --- the experts --- or at least those who have

> been through it! Please try and help me in my quest to make the

> right choice!

> I am hoping to have surgery ( pending decision) a week before

> swinter break --- since I will have that week and then 2 more

> weeks of break before returning to school in Jan. Yes I teach (

> special educ ) Looking forward to your thoughts! Oh yes

> congrats on all your success!