Praying That All Goes Smoothly

Jan 31, 2009

After praying about and researching which wls to choose, I've choosen DS. So far things are going well even before my consultation with the surgeon. Scheduled doctor's appointments have yielded interesting information and some not so good information, but info that I need to know. So in this sense all is well.

I have neuropathy in my legs and feet probably from obesity(I'm not diabetic). While I suffer with fibromylagia, neuropathy is a totally different type of pain. I also noticed that my blood pressure fluctuates wildly - 117 to 123 over 79 to 84 is the average range, but this month it has been as high as 143 over 90. I am going to have therapuetic Botox treatment in my leg muscles. I also learned that I have migraine related vertigo (minus the headache). I didn't know that you can have a migraine without having the actual headache - go figure.

I've been reading how wls isn't helpful with fibro and may increase the pain - Oh, MY GOD. That is making me a little anxious, I won't lie. But I have to get this weight off.

So far my PCP has given the green light, my neurologist has given the green light and has ordered cardio test to help him rule out any cardio related reasons for dizziness and the cardiologist who did the testing hasn't found anything, rheumatologist has given his okay. I have an upcoming sleep study on tomorrow and that doctor said he will give me a copy of his report to give to the surgeon. I have to schedule the psych eval and once his report is done I will have the nutriontional consultation.

It feels good to write all of this out instead of keeping it locked inside. I pray that I'm approved without any hassle. Hubby was approved after sleep study and the insurace rep gave the doctor's office the approval number over the telephone. The office manager said that was a first. His sleep apnea was horrible. He says mine is now, but I guess it would be since he can now hear my snoring and gasping for breath - LOL.

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