Hi all. Never thought I'd need a forum like this but here I am. 5'10", 285 lbs, uncontrolled type 2, lipids off the charts, sleep apnea, asthmatic, high blood pressure and the beginnings of neuropathy in my feet.

Decided on the surgery May, 2012. After fighting with the insurance they finally approved it and I'm now 2 weeks out. I've been told to start the liquid diet and lose the 10 lbs. before surgery. After being so frustrated over the battle with the insurance company and now realizing this is actually going to happen I'm starting to get anxious and a little scared. I'm not that impressed with the support I've gotten out of the surgeon's office/staff so far and knowing the support I'm going to need after the surgery is making me even more anxious about the surgery.

I'd appreciate all the feedback y'all could give.

Steevo

This is a great place to get info/advice/support. Good luck on your upcoming surgery. God bless!!!!

Welcome!

Hi steevo, I understand your fear. Try and see if there is a local support group you can attend. My surgery is in four days. I have a two support groups I can attend an I really think it is helpful in our journey. Good luck???? barb

Thanks all. And thanks Barb. I did do some searches for support groups and actually saw that my surgeons office sponsors a local one. Why wouldn't they have told me?!? It's things like that that really frustrate me.

@steevo my group also has a private group on Facebook. Participants post questions and concerns there.. Se if your local group has something like that. I think you can join our group even if you aren't local. It's call monarch support group..