Hello everyone:

I am Jeff....38/Male from Pennsylvania.

About 29 months ago I was injured at work...as a PreHospital Nurse. The injury was to my talks, a fracture and also a grade 2 case of Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction.

Workers Comp had me to 3 Drs before we found out what was wrong. In August of 2010 I had a 3 joint fusion in my foot. A repeat procedure in August of 2011 for non union.

Since my injury and being confined to crutches I've packed on an additional 90 pounds. Currently I am 5'8" and weight 430#.

The surgeon demanded I have bariatric surgery before he fixes my foot.

The inability to move...let alone exercise is more frustrating than I'd have ever imagined.

I guess I just want to know that I'm not alone and most importantly that I will be on the road to recovery and can finally be able to walk again without crutches.

Jeff

Hpbuddha@ptd.net

Jeff I can say without a doubt, ths surgery was te BEST thing I ever did for myself. You are not alone! You need answers just ask I'm here for you

At 430 the best thing you can do for your self is WLS. It will take time for you to lose the weight but you will and lighten the load on your foot so you can heal better. You have come to a great Fourm with lots of very smart people that are going though the steps to surgery or have gone though it and are now on the loseing side.

There is always room for more here.

Any questions just ask somebody here will answer them for you.

Good luck

Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Welcome buddy... I had gastric bypass in feb 2012 and have lost 108 lbs... Like other posts best thing I ever did for me!!! You will find your quality of life will increase ten fold... Good luck on your decision

Your foot doctor is truly doing you a favor by recommending this for you. I am only 2 weeks post-op and, with my pre-op liquid diet, have lost about 32 pounds. Even that relatively small amound has made a huge difference in my energy levels and my comfort in mobility. It will for you too!

Welcome to the group

Thank You Everyone. Just reading a few hello messages with success stories is very motivating.

The wife and I are going Tuesday evening for a free information session where the rolling ball starts it's journey.

Just knowing I can talk with others is such a calming relaxing feeling. Feels like I have another small family.

Thanks again.

Jeff

Jeff I just downloaded this apparently a few days ago and love it!!!

I know your dealing with your foot but my husband's doctor said for his knee issues, every pound lost is equal to 7 pounds of pressure off the knee and I would guess your foot too! So this WLS is exactly what you need. Good luck with your journey!!

Good luck Jeff

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After some alone time and reading Weightloss Surgery for Dummies I have decided to quit smoking NOW instead of waiting. Afterall....if I can commit to this the lifestyle change of surgery will be a lot easier.

The wife and I are both very excited and nervous. Information session is coming up Tuesday evening.

And today I am starting my before photos.

Jeff

You are making some great life changing decisions. You and your wife must be so proud!!

Good luck to you. You are in the right place for support. Keep us posted.

I quit 4 weeks ago. The first week I chewed regular gum and sucked on cinnamon and butterscotch hard candies. Then I went and got an electronic cig and a pack of refill cartridges (comes with 5) and that lasted me for 2 weeks and this past Friday I bought another refill pack. I plan to quit this as well but at my week pre op liquid diet. Maybe sooner. I got in trouble for gaining 7 lbs this past month so now I have to lose that plus 10 more pounds