Fight4Light 130 Posted December 7, 2012 My name is Morgan and I'm 24/m and I weigh 337 pounds. This past month has been a trying one. I began my lap-band journey just before thanksgiving. I have had psych evaluations, meetings, consultations, doctors appointments, tests, studies, and procedures. I just found out the good news today from the doctors office. My insurance approved my claim for the surgery and I should expect a call tomorrow to pick a day to have it! I'm excited, but this has been such an overwhelming bittersweet month, during this process I found out I have moderately severe sleep apnea and now will have another sleep study on Monday to get fitted for a cpap post surgery. I also have surgery slated in January to remove polyps and reduce the nasal turbines, hopefully it will work otherwise ill need the cpap a or a special mouth guard for the rest of my life. Anyway, I digress, I figured with my insurance getting approved, I should join a community. I look forward to beginning my new life. 1 PattyGirl66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maddysgram 6,159 Posted December 7, 2012 Welcome Morgan, you have come to the right forum for knowledge, support &inspiration . Sounds like a lot is on your plate right now. I had sleep apnea too and my Dr told me it would most likely cure itself by losing weight, so don't worry about the future with that. Good luck on your journey! 1 A New New Dawn reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fight4Light 130 Posted December 7, 2012 I'm not super worried. The doctor did say the weightloss should help the apnea, but post surgery it's mandatory I wear the cpap machine while sleeping. He is going to be doing a endoscopic surgery with a microscope and laser. We did a CT scan and found a a few polyps that need to be removed, and my turbines are swelled a bit on the right side. So that should open up everything some more to hopefully keep my airway open. That has no heal time or pain thankfully. No black eyes or stuffing. There is a more serious surgery where he can tighten up my uvula and soft palette which can help too. But that one will be a weeks recover time and a sore throat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Courtnin 86 Posted December 7, 2012 Congratulations on beginning your journey. I'm 23 and just had my surgery 3 weeks ago today, and I think it's the best decision I have made this far in my life. Wishing you the best of luck with everything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fight4Light 130 Posted December 7, 2012 Thanks. It's just so much! I didn't know what I was getting into and so scary to see how much I've deteriorated, all the medical issues I never knew I had. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Courtnin 86 Posted December 7, 2012 It's horrifying what being over weight can do to the human body, but now is a great time to be positive and put an end to it now. As you lose weight I am sure many of your health issues will begin to resolve them selves. It's great that your doing this at such a young age, you have your entire life ahead of you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fight4Light 130 Posted December 7, 2012 Yeah, thankfully being young and not having any stretch marks, my skin should go back nicely and my old injuries should heal better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rojasanoll 920 Posted December 7, 2012 Congratulations on making the right choice for You. Best wishes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banjo257 920 Posted December 8, 2012 Welcome and good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
