New Girl
Hello all! I am fairly new to your forum and have found it to be very informative and motivating! I have been lurking around for the past few weeks but have posted a few times. I thought I would share my story...
I am a 51 year old woman and I have never had a serious weight problem until the last year - I went from 125 to 225 in 18 months.
I have a rare, chronic lung disease called BOOP and have been taking steroids (Prednisone) since November 2011 hoping for a cure. The disease leaves me very tired and weak feeling most of the time. I am unable to sustain any level of physical activity without getting pneumonia. Needless to say the combination of steroids & inactivity has contributed greatly to my weight gain. I also have been making very poor food choices.
I am also a recovering alcoholic, 8 years sober, and I think I have developed a food addiction during this time period as well. I find myself not eating much during the day, but staying up until the wee hours of the morning watching TV or reading and constantly snacking - I then find myself trying to hide the evidence!
Having not had a weight problem before, I am finding the extra weight very hard to deal with. I do not like to go out in public - friends I run into do not even recognize me...I even avoid family gatherings when at all possible. I am very comfortable isolating myself in my own home.
I did not think I would ever be considering WLS. But, I learned in April 2011 that I have acid reflux and aspirating which is preventing my lungs from responding to the steroid treatment. I had a nissen fundoplication in 1998 to correct this problem, but after an endoscopy I learned that it has come undone.
After consulting with 2 surgeons, I learned that I have motility issues with my esophagus and the only way they can help me is with RNY.
I believe all things happen for a reason and have been able to make some peace with the new me...if I had not gained the 100 pounds, I would not qualify for WLS and would not be able to address the acid reflux problem and ultimately have healthier lungs.
I am so looking forward to being healthy! My family is very active outdoors and I have been unable to participate in any of their activities. I have an 18 month grandson who doesn't understand that Gaga is tired and can't chase him in circles any more...
I have completed all the prerequisites for my surgery, but learned yesterday my insurance company denied my request. I am working with the WLS clinic staff to file my appeal. We both expected the denial because I do not meet their normal guidelines, but they are confident that I will be approved once the appeal has been submitted.
I know happier days are ahead!
Thanks for letting me share - and I look forward to reading more of your stories and sharing in your triumphs!
I am a 51 year old woman and I have never had a serious weight problem until the last year - I went from 125 to 225 in 18 months.
I have a rare, chronic lung disease called BOOP and have been taking steroids (Prednisone) since November 2011 hoping for a cure. The disease leaves me very tired and weak feeling most of the time. I am unable to sustain any level of physical activity without getting pneumonia. Needless to say the combination of steroids & inactivity has contributed greatly to my weight gain. I also have been making very poor food choices.
I am also a recovering alcoholic, 8 years sober, and I think I have developed a food addiction during this time period as well. I find myself not eating much during the day, but staying up until the wee hours of the morning watching TV or reading and constantly snacking - I then find myself trying to hide the evidence!
Having not had a weight problem before, I am finding the extra weight very hard to deal with. I do not like to go out in public - friends I run into do not even recognize me...I even avoid family gatherings when at all possible. I am very comfortable isolating myself in my own home.
I did not think I would ever be considering WLS. But, I learned in April 2011 that I have acid reflux and aspirating which is preventing my lungs from responding to the steroid treatment. I had a nissen fundoplication in 1998 to correct this problem, but after an endoscopy I learned that it has come undone.
After consulting with 2 surgeons, I learned that I have motility issues with my esophagus and the only way they can help me is with RNY.
I believe all things happen for a reason and have been able to make some peace with the new me...if I had not gained the 100 pounds, I would not qualify for WLS and would not be able to address the acid reflux problem and ultimately have healthier lungs.
I am so looking forward to being healthy! My family is very active outdoors and I have been unable to participate in any of their activities. I have an 18 month grandson who doesn't understand that Gaga is tired and can't chase him in circles any more...
I have completed all the prerequisites for my surgery, but learned yesterday my insurance company denied my request. I am working with the WLS clinic staff to file my appeal. We both expected the denial because I do not meet their normal guidelines, but they are confident that I will be approved once the appeal has been submitted.
I know happier days are ahead!
Thanks for letting me share - and I look forward to reading more of your stories and sharing in your triumphs!
Chris
Don't quit before the miracle...
Don't quit before the miracle...
Good luck.
Whit
Whit
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