tx_scorpio

It was 164/108 and during my previous visits it was nowhere near that high. So, I am not sure what contributed to it being that high that particular day.

Thank you

Thanks for the words of wisdom. I will ask my doctor to switch out my medication to see if that makes a difference, because it has never been that high before.

Thanks. I will ask my doctor if she can switch the medication.

I don't have another surgery date scheduled. I will definitely stick with the pre-op diet. Kind of sucks receiving the bad news at work. I was doing my last minute planning, but I know they're looking out for my best interests, just feeling a little deflated right now.

Thank you very much. I really appreciate it. I am on Amlodipine and have been for about the last 40 days. My doctor is referring me to someone, so now its another round of appointments and hopefully it can get to where it needs to be. My precertification for my surgery is only good for 3 months. I will definitely do my part.

For me the biggest thing was soul searching within myself what my expectations are, because I knew that would be one of the questions the doctor would ask. Also, calling your insurance and knowing what the requirements are for the surgery. When I had my initial consultation with my doctor and they verified my benefits I was told that one of Cigna's requirement was I had to wait 6 months. So, I went with that, for a couple of months, but one day I decided that I need to know what their requirements are to make sure that everything is done. Well, lo and behold the requirement was 3 months and not 6. I informed my doctors office and they confirmed what I stated was indeed correct. Now instead of having an August surgery date I was approved and my surgery is scheduled for May 30th.

I too have the same issue and it was right about the same year. Of course the eating was snacking on things that weren't good for me and thus the weight gain came. I don't think it is conscious until after you grab the snack or food. I would wake up repeatedly during the nights, so I thought well I will stop buying snacks and so therefore the issue will go away. It did for awhile after I cut out all sweets and breads. But, over the years I went back to buying sweets, but in less moderation. It is psychological, because its like my mind or body know there is something in the kitchen to snack on; not sure which. Nevertheless, it has plagued me for so many years, then the last 2 years my body failed me. I was constantly tired, to the point of being physically drained. I stopped wanting to do things. I wanted to sleep late everyday and would hit the snooze button, because I was just too tired to get out of bed. I had to force myself to do things. It was very debilitating. At that point I knew something was wrong, this isn't right and I shouldn't feel like this. I decided to see a weight loss doctor, because I attributed my issues to my weight. My doctor did every test there is to give a person. I found out that my Iron, Vitamin D3 and testostorone was low. Who, would have thought low testostorone, because we attribute it to sex. So my doctor I prescribed me testostorone medication and I researched it and thought ok I have most of those symptoms. I was also put on bupropion, naltrexone and phentermine compound, which helped tremendously. I researched those as well and thought why would she prescribe this to me. I was hesitant, but gave in and told myself to trust my doctor. I thought wow I have found my cure after all these years. I had NO cravings for junk, but most of all I slept all the way through the night. I got approved for my surgery, got laxed and started back buying and eating junk food. Now the medication is no longer as effective, because my mind and body has taken back control even over the medication. I say this to say after this looooong message, that it is psychological and medication is not the cure, although, it is an aide or maybe I failed me, because I became laxed. One thing I have learned is that discipline is the key to success. I have a sleep study scheduled for May 17th and hope that once done I can get to the root of the issue, without the medication.

Good luck. I also have my surgery scheduled for May 30th. This forum has been a great resource. I read the negative and the positve to prepare myself.

Congratulations!