Getting Ready

[cheryl1952 0]

I just finished my pulmonary function test. I thought I would just blow into this tube but I was there for about an hour and then had an chest x-ray. I didn't do very well on my pulmonary test. I do have asthma so I need to have an inhaler. I thought I was having trouble breathing because of my sleep apnea. I will be seeing my surgeon to discuss the surgery next Tuesday. I am already going to get started on the diet. I am ready for the change is my life to begin.

Cheryl :thumbup:

[rulooknatme 0]

Yeah, the PFT does take about an hour. When I did mine, she said that my lungs were really inflated. My asthma is uncontrolled! I hate it. In fact, my chest is hurting as we speak. I kinda panicked because I thought it would hinder my approval because I couldn't breathe. The lady doing the test reassured me that the test is just to insure that if I do have an attack while under anasthesia, they would know that the breathing treatment would control it.:thumbup: I do remember when I was in high school though, my asthma wasn't as bad when I was active. I hope that this is the case as I start to lose weight and become more active. Good luck to you on your approval journey.

Edited September 26, 2008 by rulooknatme

[HeatherO 7]

Change is good and banded life is great!!! You are one test closer to joing us on the band wagon. I would think asthma would improve with less weight and better physical fitness as well. Good luck with everything.

[cheryl1952 0]

That is what they told me. The surgery will be good for my problems.

[LABBY08 0]

Wow, I was just wondering about asthma and being obese. Does obesity have anything to do with asthma? I have alway been active in school and even now, just not like I should anymore, but have started resently having problems with asthma, I think it's asthma any way. I have never had asthma before now, I just want to be really active again and hope this doesn't interfear, after I have the surgery. I will be having the surgery somewhere aroung March(hopefully, if aproved). I feel like ever since I deceided to get the wls everything is going wrong with me!!:bolt: I am ready for the new me!!!

[cheryl1952 0]

I will be seeing my surgeon next Tuesday and I will find out about this. I just found out today that I have asthma. I will let you know. Are you doing a six month diet for insurance?

Cheryl

[LABBY08 0]

Yes I am doing my 6 month diet for insurance. Thank you also for any information that you can give me.

[hmeller 0]

I just had my PFT's as well and found out that I have a mild case of asthma. My Pulmonary doc and surgeon told me that once I lose weight that it will not be as severe. So I hope that will be the case for you too! Good luck with the Pre diet. I am on it now for my surgery the 17th of Dec. If I can encourage you or help you with shake recipes let me know. Be Blessed!