Update

Aug 23, 2016

Feeling messed up in the head.  Tricare denied my request for a revision since I am not fat enough.  (My words, not theirs).  Since I am at 35 BMI my Dr. wanted to see if I had any co-morbidities. I have planter’s fasciitis in both feet, degenerative disk disease in my back, and lots more pain daily. However, my blood pressure is great, my cholesterol is at a 159, and I don’t have sleep apnea. Then I had an endoscopy. I went in thinking all would be normal and then was told they found ulcers and numerous polyps. He stated it would be because of the use of medicine from acid reflux and heartburn. The weird thing is I have never been prescribed this nor taken these medicines. Sure once in a blue moon I would take some tums but not on a regular basis. Even though this news can help my case, and I should be happy about the news to help my cause, hearing about this scares me. How can I have these when I have not done what causes this issue. I was told they were benign so I shouldn’t worry; I am taking his word. For now, with this new news we are looking at a mid-December date to complete the surgery. Instead of a by-pass they will be doing an RNY and send my stomach to pathology. I am now up to 215 from 145 when I was banded. Feeling large, unhappy, sluggish, and miserable. I miss being active without pain. I miss my clothes. I miss not feeling like I can be part of a group. I miss being adventurous. We will find out in November if I will be able to get back on the trail to feeling like me again……

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FL
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31.4
BMI
Nov 04, 2004
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Before & After
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Before revision in April 2017
240lbs
9 Dec 2005 / (almost) 1 Year Post-Op
174.6lbs

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