mcdoja 33 Posted October 20, 2012 just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Jason and I am just beginning the process of rout en y bypass surgery. I am 6'3" and about 297 pounds. I currently take blood pressure, gout, and zoloft meds. I also use a CPAP machine for sleep apnea. i want to go through with this because heart disease is prevalent in my family. My grandfather and uncle (57 years old) bot died of cardiac arrest. My father just received quadruple bypass for his 60th bday. he also requires dialysis due to diabetes. he injects insulin. what should be my father and mothers "golden years" have turned into him being a very sick man and unable to do much of anything. this is especially sad to me because my mother has worked since she was 14 years old and finally has the $ to be able to travel and enjoy other entertainment because she is basically tethered to my father. I am hoping this surgery helps me break the cyle of illness and enjoy a longer and higher quality of life than the rest of the men in my family. my surgeon is Dr. Pelosi of UPMC St. Margarets, Pittsburgh, PA 2 ladyspl and Uniqueladybug reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicki Loichinger 444 Posted October 20, 2012 Welcome and kudos for making such a decision. And for the very best of reasons. There is a wealth of support and info here so dive right in. I am so happy for you starting on this journey to renewed health and a longer life, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kristy3k 1,133 Posted October 20, 2012 Welcome to the boards. Glad you are here!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kasonabby 17 Posted October 20, 2012 Welcome Jason... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NurseTAB 65 Posted October 20, 2012 Welcome this is a great place for info on RNY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyspl 161 Posted October 20, 2012 Welcome to the family...:-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LosingItForMe2011 320 Posted October 21, 2012 Welcome to the boards! Good luck with your surgery journey and jump on in on the threads Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cookier224 238 Posted October 21, 2012 just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Jason and I am just beginning the process of rout en y bypass surgery. I am 6'3" and about 297 pounds. I currently take blood pressure' date=' gout, and zoloft meds. I also use a CPAP machine for sleep apnea. i want to go through with this because heart disease is prevalent in my family. My grandfather and uncle (57 years old) bot died of cardiac arrest. My father just received quadruple bypass for his 60th bday. he also requires dialysis due to diabetes. he injects insulin. what should be my father and mothers "golden years" have turned into him being a very sick man and unable to do much of anything. this is especially sad to me because my mother has worked since she was 14 years old and finally has the to be able to travel and enjoy other entertainment because she is basically tethered to my father. I am hoping this surgery helps me break the cyle of illness and enjoy a longer and higher quality of life than the rest of the men in my family. my surgeon is Dr. Pelosi of UPMC St. Margarets, Pittsburgh, PA[/quote'] Welcome Jason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280 Posted October 21, 2012 Welcome to the group Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lili2012 85 Posted October 21, 2012 Jason, Dr. Peluso is my surgeon too. She's great. When's ur surgery? Sent from my Galaxy S III using RNYTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustJenn 542 Posted October 21, 2012 Welcome! You will find this place to be such a great place to find new freinds and encouragement for every step in tour journey. Surgery 7/25/12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcdoja 33 Posted October 22, 2012 @lili2012- awesome! I do not have a date yet, but have many appointments between now and January. As far as the cardiologist, psychologist, pulmonary, etc. and thanks to everone else for the welcome! i have found comfort in the forums already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jnygrl 28 Posted October 23, 2012 Welcome Jason! There is so much support and information on here.. I am amazed at the wonderful people Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
