Which Weight Loss Surgery Is Right For Me?

[paigeh93 1]

So what's next? Will they remove the tumor and treat with meds?

The tumor is on only one adrenal gland so I will have surgery to remove that gland and will be on meds for a couple of months but my other adrenal gland should take over eventually and I will be able to get off of the meds once that happens.

[NewLife'sGr8 241]

I also now have bilateral pulmonary embolisms (blood clots in my lungs). These really hinder my oxygen intake as well as extreme chest pain. They're also causing pulmonary hypertension.

So sorry to read about your many health issues, and so young too. I'll def keep you in my prayers for the best possible outcomes.

I'm highly concerned for you. Dual pulmonary embolisms is by far the most serious issue you're facing,. Lung bloodclots (as you know having been diagnosed) suddenly dislodge, go straight to the heart & kill. Of all your issues, this is the most life-threatening and normally requires immediate medical intervention.

I'm shocked any surgeon would put you under general anesthesia with dual pulmonary embolisms (which posits a whole other set of risks that are compounded by your voluminous health issues), for another surgery, first.

What' did your doctor say about it? How are you being treated for this ailment? Have you considered a 2nd opinion regarding what should be taken care of first?

Maybe my info is outdated & there's newer treatments for this life-threatening disease that I'm unaware of.

[paigeh93 1]

I was diagnosed with the embolisms in the beginning of September and have been on blood thinners since which have reduced the clots 30% though by now, they should have dissolved and have not which is why the pulmonary hypertension is coming into play. My doctor believes that my weight has something to do with this.

Many of my current health issues stem from my being obese which is a side effect of Cushing's. I cannt lose the weight with this disease, at least not the amount I need to be healthy again which is why the adrenalectomy is being talked about. I would not have this surgery until the summer most likely unless my tumor begins to grow exponentially which could cause kidney damage at the least. After the surgery, I will most likely be on blood thinners for another year if not longer. Hopefully by the summer my clots will have dissolved.

The "diagnosis" was given to me by my PCM so he is giving my a referral to an endocrinologist which will basically be a specialized 2nd opinion. I've also done a lot of research and really the only treatment for this is radiation or surgery and I'd much rather have the surgery.

[NewLife'sGr8 241]

@@paigeh93

Thank your for informing me. I'm glad your lung-clots have already been reduced by 30%. Like you, I hope they're gone by summer so you can have your adrenal-tumor removed.

What an ordeal. Oof! Kudos to you, girl! I know you're going to nail this- one step at a time.

Sounds like you've done your research & have, with your doctors, derived a sound plan for ultimately achieving good health.

That is my sincere wish & prayer for you. The best possible outcomes that will ensure a healthy, happy, long life. <3