Old Fatman

oldtiredrebel
on 9/21/08 10:37 am - Lexington, NC

I am new here I digned up a few months ago and have done some reading. I contacted a surgeon about gastric bypass surgery. I need to lose close to 200lbs so I can work again.My diabetes is out of control no matter what I do I can't lose weight or get my sugar down. I have to use a power wheelchair to get around and I am sick of living like this,cause I know I won't live long if I continue this way

(deactivated member)
on 9/21/08 10:53 am - Colorado Springs, CO

RNY on 08/19/08

Well welcome to the locker room Rebel! A great bunch of inspiring and very helpful guys here - don't be afraid to ask questions!

oldtiredrebel
on 9/21/08 10:58 am - Lexington, NC

Thank you, I think I am sure about the bypass. I have a seminar to go to in Oct. I hope this isn't going to be a long process

BamaBob54
on 9/21/08 11:16 am - Meridianville, AL

RNY on 04/28/08

Welcome aboard! Jump in with both feet! WLS has been a life saver for me - I'd do it again tomorrow!

BamaBob54 ROLL TIDE!!!
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wlscand09
on 9/21/08 1:55 pm - Tickfaw, LA

RNY on 03/12/08

Amen Bama!! ...but just for fun's sake, let's not have to have that happen hahaha

oldtiredrebel
on 9/21/08 11:29 am - Lexington, NC

Thanks, I feel the time is right for me,I will be 47 soon and want to live to see grandchildren when my Boys get married

Bob L.
on 9/21/08 12:15 pm - Clarksville, TN

RNY on 04/01/08

Welcome O/R, This is a great place to get support and info. The more info you gather the better decisions you can make. I'll tell you in my case I was insulin dependent, high blood pressure, sleep apnia (slept with a cpap, legs swollen, kidney disease, liver disease, 268 lbs.. Had rny April 1st 08' sugar every morning now 88-100, I take no med's of any kind all my blood work is normal, I'm 158 lbs I'm able to exercise each day and I'm 51. So there is hope! Good Luck. C'ya Rocky Top

oldtiredrebel
on 9/21/08 12:19 pm - Lexington, NC

I sleep with a cpap too. I hate to admit I have done some reading on different procedures and I am still reading them,I don't understand it too much.

arkman54
on 9/21/08 1:13 pm - Fort Smith, AR

RNY on 09/15/08

I so relate Rebel. My diabetes was also out of control, high blood pressure, swollen legs, sleep with a c-pap. I couldn't walk across my bedroom without getting out of breath. My legs would give out on me often and I would fall. Getting dressed to go somewhere was a MAJOR effort. I was so sick of being that way. I attended my first seminar in April, and had my gastric bypass last Monday. It went great and I am so happy now. I already feel better, as I had to lose 42 lbs. prior to surgery. My blood sugars are normal, after taking insulin for years, I have already gone from 3 strong blood pressure meds to one small one. It's a life saver. Good luck on your journey. Finding this forum is your first positive step. Here you will find support, info, or an ass-kickin if you need it. Come in regularly and ask any question. There are a lot of guys here that have many years of experience. Good luck, Michael.