So I started this WLS journey in earnest about 6 months ago. Saw a surgeon in the Boston area and a nutritionist. Payed out of pocket for these appointments because I was living in a different state at the time. Got lots of information and felt great about the whole thing and confident with the surgeon and hospital. Was sent off with recommendations on weight loss, blood work, diet, etc. So I decided to move back to the Boston area, not only to do WLS but for family reasons. Lost a bunch of weight on my own, made an appointment with the nutritionist and contacted the surgeons office to find out what else I needed to do as well as to get insurance advice to pick the best plan for this. So I've finally completed all the tests and am just waiting for the results of my sleep study (on October 7). Hoping to get a surgery date shortly after that.

So one of the test I had to complete was a stress test. The big problem with this is that they made me run on a treadmill. I've been struggling with plantar fasciitis for the past year. Being back in the Boston area I finally had access to physical therapy and other means to treat it. I was starting to feel some relief until that stress test. Now not only do I have plantar fasciitis but also a very very painful bursa on my heal. So frustrated and in pain. All I want to do is is to turn to food. After loosing weight I thought that getting around would be easier but instead I'm more limited than before.

So I also thought the place I picked had lots of resources for support but so far there was one monthly meeting that I missed. I'm feeling totally alone on this journey. The only person that knows is my best friend and she hasn't been able to be that supportive because of an unexpected death in her family. I'm only planning on telling one other person, my mom, but not until I have a surgery date as I don't want her to worry much.

Anyway I'm just feeling really depressed and overwhelmed and alone in all this. Any advice welcome

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Thanks, butterflywarrior, I wish I had thought the stress test through before doing it. It didn't occur it would exacerbate my foot issues but was concerned about my knee that has no acl. Lesson learned!

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I had surgery on my foot for plantar fasciitis in 1995. 2 weeks in a walking boot and i've not had a problem since

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Plantar fasciitis is the WORST. I have it badly in my right heel and moderate on the left. It sucks sooooo badly. I'm hoping the weight loss helps.

I've had plantar fasciitis a couple of times in the past, though this is different from the last times. I'm pretty sure I've been misdiagnosed this time. I'm going to look into the Rolfing and astym also. Thanks for the info. Although I know weight wasn't the only factor, after all I do work mostly on my feet, I'm hoping loosing will help.

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Hi @@vegbeth,

I have P.F. too and I had to get a series of 3 cortisone shots to feel a difference.

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Well folks thanks for supportive words. My foot is very slowly starting to feel better. Thanks in part to my finding a second doc who didn't send me home to wait 2-3 months for my custom orthotics to come in. He built up my current orthotics to provide better support and gave me a prescription for a anti inflammatory that my stomach can actually tolerate. Still in pain but I can feel it's getting better.

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I wish you all well. I cannot imagine going through all this pain. Good luck!