lucy0911 58 Posted January 15, 2015 So i took my hpylori test last Thursday, had my pre-op testing and education yesterday, my HP and visit with my surgeons happen Friday and Surgery is next Tuesday. I am so excited and nervous now. I am so ready for this. I had a strange issue with my tech that did my EKG. She was almost annoyed with me. She said I wasn't "big enough" to have this surgery. Why is it that folks smaller think i am too big and those bigger don't think i am big enough. What ticks me off most is that this is not a vanity thing for me....much like the majority of you I am sure, this is health motivated not looks. I am doing this because my fasting sugar is high and i am on blood pressure meds. My bio dad is a severe diabetic and has horrible neuropathy. He has also had a number of heart attacks. I don't want to wait until it's too late for me to do something about this. I was however so afraid of being judged for my decision. I did however break down and tell my mother. She was surprisingly supportive. So now my best friend, husband, children and mom know. I think i am good to go. Counting the days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elode 8,093 Posted January 15, 2015 People don't think before they speak. I heard the same thing at nearly 260 lbs! I'm 5'9 and did carry my weight quit well so I didn't look that big but needless to say I was, I knew I was and even though I didn't have any health issues I was smart enough to know it would only be a matter of time before I did. I think people believe they are being "nice" by saying such things but it's aggravating, almost as if yo don't deserve it. Lucky for me I don't give a rats a** what others have to say about my "looks" I had the surgery, I'm down 40 lbs and feel/look better and that's really all that matters! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elode 8,093 Posted January 15, 2015 Btw good luck on your surgery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites