Could this be the beginning ?

Mar 25, 2010

I couldn't stand it any more.  I was sitting in the orthopedist office, looking at the doctor while she told me that although my knee was a candidate for surgical replacement, I was not.  Your BMI is over 50, that is morbidly obese, and I will not do surgery on you.  I just looked at her in disbelief, in pain, and in horror.  When did chubby become fat, fat become overweight and overweight become obese......and what was I going to do about it.  I"ve tried dieting, I've tried everything.  And now, I can't walk, I can't do much at all, with a knee that is bone on bone, and a second one that is close to it. 

I am embarrased and sad. Can having this kind of surgery help? can I live through this kind of surgery ? I still have a child to finish raising, and I"m 54 years old.

My Primary Care Physician suggested weight loss surgery, and I agreed.  But with work the way it is, who knows if I will continue to have a job, much less insurance for the surgery.

I am moving forward with the plan.  I am scheduled for an informational meeting on 4/22/2010 -- in the late afternoon --3 to 5pm.   then go from there. 

I have been watching what I eat a bit more lately.  Trying to cut out fast foods, fried foods and other junk.  Eat healthy at meals. 

3/25/2010

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