When I started this journey I though I wad fast with HBP. During this process we found diabetes, sleep apnea, high cholesterol. Went today for the EKG and it was abnormal! I want to go into a hole and cry. I am beginning to think this surgery will never happen.

Don't worry I have same problems.It took me almost year.Finally got approval.

I got caught up with my cardiac clearance and actually had to reschedule because the cardiologist would not clear me. Finally got cleared after a heart CT and am glad I went through it because now I know my heart is healthy. You will get there. It is all part of the process of becoming healthier and being aware of your body. That is the whole point of this

As a nurse, I'll try to reassure you that these conditions you have been diagnosed with are manageable---but they all put you @ risk for anesthesia and/or surgery/post-surgical wound healing.

Your care team is simply looking out for you by wanting to stablize these conditions ---because to move forward with a surgery beforehand is simply irresponsible....especially an elective procedure.

Keep strong, it might take time but will be worth it in the end. Totally agree with@karen091866.

Hugs

Echo and stress test scheduled for Tuesday. Cardiologist is optimistic, me not so much.