just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Jason and I am just beginning the process of rout en y bypass surgery. I am 6'3" and about 297 pounds. I currently take blood pressure, gout, and zoloft meds. I also use a CPAP machine for sleep apnea.

i want to go through with this because heart disease is prevalent in my family. My grandfather and uncle (57 years old) bot died of cardiac arrest. My father just received quadruple bypass for his 60th bday. he also requires dialysis due to diabetes. he injects insulin. what should be my father and mothers "golden years" have turned into him being a very sick man and unable to do much of anything.

this is especially sad to me because my mother has worked since she was 14 years old and finally has the $ to be able to travel and enjoy other entertainment because she is basically tethered to my father.

I am hoping this surgery helps me break the cyle of illness and enjoy a longer and higher quality of life than the rest of the men in my family.

my surgeon is Dr. Pelosi of UPMC St. Margarets, Pittsburgh, PA

Welcome and kudos for making such a decision. And for the very best of reasons. There is a wealth of support and info here so dive right in.

I am so happy for you starting on this journey to renewed health and a longer life,

Welcome to the boards. Glad you are here!!

Welcome Jason...

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Welcome to the family...:-)

Welcome to the boards! Good luck with your surgery journey and jump on in on the threads

just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Jason and I am just beginning the process of rout en y bypass surgery. I am 6'3" and about 297 pounds. I currently take blood pressure' date=' gout, and zoloft meds. I also use a CPAP machine for sleep apnea.

i want to go through with this because heart disease is prevalent in my family. My grandfather and uncle (57 years old) bot died of cardiac arrest. My father just received quadruple bypass for his 60th bday. he also requires dialysis due to diabetes. he injects insulin. what should be my father and mothers "golden years" have turned into him being a very sick man and unable to do much of anything.

this is especially sad to me because my mother has worked since she was 14 years old and finally has the to be able to travel and enjoy other entertainment because she is basically tethered to my father.

I am hoping this surgery helps me break the cyle of illness and enjoy a longer and higher quality of life than the rest of the men in my family.

my surgeon is Dr. Pelosi of UPMC St. Margarets, Pittsburgh, PA[/quote']

Welcome Jason

Hello jason

Welcome to the group

Jason, Dr. Peluso is my surgeon too. She's great. When's ur surgery?

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Welcome! You will find this place to be such a great place to find new freinds and encouragement for every step in tour journey.

Surgery 7/25/12

@lili2012- awesome! I do not have a date yet, but have many appointments between now and January. As far as the cardiologist, psychologist, pulmonary, etc.

and thanks to everone else for the welcome! i have found comfort in the forums already.

Welcome!!

Welcome Jason! There is so much support and information on here.. I am amazed at the wonderful people

@lili2012- awesome! I do not have a date yet' date=' but have many appointments between now and January. As far as the cardiologist, psychologist, pulmonary, etc.

and thanks to everone else for the welcome! i have found comfort in the forums already.[/quote']

Good luck. Had my surgery 9 weeks ago and lost 55 lbs. Msg me if you have any questions. She's a great doctor & I do like and trust her.

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