So they called me today and i have obstructive sleep apnea....I would of never thought..... I'm a lil sad.. Like how did i get to this place? How did i get so fat? My BMI is 48.. How did this happen???? I am 35 yrs old. I feel old..why? All these emotions came from that one call.. I really feel sad.. I know having co-Morbidities will help you get approved..but Idk how I feel about all this... I was so excited to get this started now I feel like what else do I have?? I don't really talk to anyone about it..cuz everyone feels like i can do it without surgery...They don't get it.other than my husband and my twins... I'm not telling anyone..but they don't really get it..they are not over weight. I'm feeling lonely right about now..and this is the only place I can let it out........ Fat girl Struggles

Don't be so down on yourself. It is what it is..and your surgery is going to change your life. Most likely you won't have sleep apnea soon. and your right, some people don't understand. I found that the people I expected to most supportive weren't and vice versa. I only told those I wanted to before surgery--I got tired of having to defend myself. Now, (10 months after surgery) I tell anyone I want and I don't try to defend myself. I did this for me and if they don't agree, then that's on them. Most importantly, your husband and children support you--that's worth everything.

Cheer up--you'll be amazed by your success after the surgery!

Lisa

I kept telling myself the same thing--you can follow the diet without the surgery. And I did….MANY TIMES. I can't stop the regain after the diet. I finally faced the fact that if I wanted long term good health, this was my only option.

People who are thin don't understand because they keep it off long term. Those who are overweight and criticize either 1) don't recognize the health issues, 2) are afraid of surgery, or 3) are threatened by the idea of you succeeding.

I know you (and me!) will be successful this time! Hang in there.

That obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) diagnosis just saved your life. A lot of people are in your shoes and have no idea, and that's very scary. I see so many patients that have OSA and don't know it, and before they get discharged from the hospital, I put the fear of God into them and also inform their families. WLS will most likely completely cure you of this problem, but until then, get your CPAP and wear it. Over time OSA puts a bad strain on your heart (especially on the left side) and those changes sometimes can't be corrected. So please take care of yourself and I hope that you'll soon meet all of the requirements and get your sleeve done. Good luck to you.

First check out the obesity statistics:

http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html

You are FAAAAAAR from the only person in the U.S. One-third of the country apparently can't do it either, so please don't beat yourself up.

As @@BitterSweet* said, that diagnosis very well could have saved your life. You're on the right track!

I was on a CPAP for seven years. When the machine broke I couldn't sleep for two days because of choking. Now post-sleeve, I'm actually seeing my sleep doctor next week to determine if I even need the CPAP anymore.

You can do it too. You're beating yourself up for how you got "this point" but aren't realizing there is a way DOWN. The sleeve is working for tens of thousands of people. You're not alone.

Peace be with you.

Awww!! Dont be sad... We all have issues with our weight thats why we are on here getting support... It will be over sooner then you know it...you will be ok....

I really appreciate u guys!! I feel much better and feeling excited again.. Tomorrow is my echocardiogram ... I hope all goes well