Lost Too Much Weight

[meldlc37 0]

Congrats to u on everything, it's great to read all your posts and see that at the end you'r where you want to be.

I wanted to share my story with you about my thyroid nightmare.

I had a nodule on my right thyroid last year, it was making me choke on food and i had a raspy voice. They took samples from it to see if it was cancer, and it came back negative. They left it up to me if I wanted to have them taken off, I wanted them out (because of the choking). Well when the Dr. got in to take them out my thyroid was gray in spots and he removed the thyroid. When tested it came back cancer. So I went in a month later and had the other side (thyroid) removed. So good luck and ask alot of questions.

[umystifyme 3]

Congrats to u on everything, it's great to read all your posts and see that at the end you'r where you want to be.

I wanted to share my story with you about my thyroid nightmare.

I had a nodule on my right thyroid last year, it was making me choke on food and i had a raspy voice. They took samples from it to see if it was cancer, and it came back negative. They left it up to me if I wanted to have them taken off, I wanted them out (because of the choking). Well when the Dr. got in to take them out my thyroid was gray in spots and he removed the thyroid. When tested it came back cancer. So I went in a month later and had the other side (thyroid) removed. So good luck and ask alot of questions.

Thank you SO much for sharing your story!! I have a few nodules on the right side of my thyroid. This growth, however, is something new. My OB/GYN suggested that I go to the University of Chicago and see a thyroid specialist and a surgeon he knows. I'm waiting for the results of these tests before I do that. But after reading your story, I'm thinking that I should be prepared to get a second opinion and to have my thyroid removed. I'm a bit bummed b/c it is delaying my lap-band procedure... but then again, should it? I have a lot of questions and definitely need to see my surgeon.

[sue in ne 1]

umystifyme, Good Luck on the thyroid testing.Hope it is benign. It won't be long before you join us.

[GraciesMom 0]

Hello Everyone!! :w00t:

I wanted to drop in and keep you updated:

I went for my Esophogram and it was fine. I received Cardiac Clearance from my Cardiologist last week and had my yearly pap smear. I'm finished with all my pre-op testing. I will see my surgeon in the next week or two and will be having the surgery probably at the beginning of the year.

Why am I waiting til the beginning of the year?? I am having other health issues. I have a growth on my thyroid which is being tested for cancer. The doctors think it is the growth that attributed to my weight loss. I will know the results of the test this coming week and then I will be able to better access the situation and make a decision regarding surgery.

Thank you for your comments and support!!

Amy

Hey Girl, WOW, you sure have been a buzy bee getting through all those appointments. I will most certainly keep you in prayer until you get your surgery done...once and for all!

Keep in touch Miss Amy, you are sure an inspiration to me my friend.

Hugs

Cheryl

[umystifyme 3]

umystifyme, Good Luck on the thyroid testing.Hope it is benign. It won't be long before you join us.

Thanks Sue! I'm sure it is benign. The power of positive thinking! It's a very large growth and is protruding from my neck. I will most likely have to undergo surgery and/or radiation therapy to remove it either way. I'm a bit bummed that it is "getting in the way" of my surgery right now. But it's all good. BCBS gave me 180 days on my approval. So, I'm good til the end of March 2010. Thank you again!! I can't wait to join you ya'll!!!

[umystifyme 3]

Hey Girl, WOW, you sure have been a buzy bee getting through all those appointments. I will most certainly keep you in prayer until you get your surgery done...once and for all!

Keep in touch Miss Amy, you are sure an inspiration to me my friend.

Hugs

Cheryl

Hi Cheryl!! Thank you SO much for the prayers!! I made it through all my appointments! Whoo Hoo!! :w00t: I'll keep everyone informed. I should have my results by tomorrow evening.

I'm SOO happy that you have a surgery date!! :wink2: That is AWESOME!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you my dear friend. Keep me updated, please.

Amy

[umystifyme 3]

Hi Everyone!!

I have some great news. According to my Endo, I don't have cancer! YAY!! :cool2: He said I have a goiter which can be surgically removed or treated with radiation. So, once I get this taken care of, I can move forward with the lap band procedure!! :thumbup:

[meldlc37 0]

That's great news!!:wink2:

[Sluggo 0]

Yes, I have experienced this. I lose weight very quickly when I "diet." Sustaining it is another issue. Isn't that what WLS is all about? A tool to help keep it off. That's the problem, I want to eat healthy not DIET. I am now slightly below my qualifying BMI but I know my history and chances of keeping the weight off are not good. So I am going the self pay route. My advice to you is find another doctor.

[umystifyme 3]

Yes, I have experienced this. I lose weight very quickly when I "diet." Sustaining it is another issue. Isn't that what WLS is all about? A tool to help keep it off. That's the problem, I want to eat healthy not DIET. I am now slightly below my qualifying BMI but I know my history and chances of keeping the weight off are not good. So I am going the self pay route. My advice to you is find another doctor.

Thank you soo much for putting my thoughts into words!! I totally relate to everything you said. I'm sorry to hear that you have to go the self-pay route. I'll see my surgeon hopefully this week or next week. That's when I'll make my final decision on whether or not I should stay with him or find another one. I've done research and he is a great surgeon and a great doctor. I have faith in him. I just didn't like his "attitude" regarding my weight loss. So, I'll see how the next visit goes.

[jollygreen1955 0]

Hi Everyone!!

I have some great news. According to my Endo, I don't have cancer! YAY!! :tt2: He said I have a goiter which can be surgically removed or treated with radiation. So, once I get this taken care of, I can move forward with the LAP-BAND® procedure!! :biggrin:

:wub::wub:Thank god !!!!:tt1::tt1::tt1:

[umystifyme 3]

I have an appointment Tuesday morning with my surgeon. I should have a surgery date by tomorrow!! :tt2: I'm planning on the beginning of 2010, so that I can start the New Year off right. Everything is moving soo fast! I'm a bit flustered and scared, but excited too.

Did any of you experience these mixed feelings? I'm thinking that maybe I'm putting it off until Jan 2010 because deep down, honestly, I'm scared. This should be the best time of my life. I've been thinking about this for 3 years. I've been going through the process for 9 months. You've all been through my journey from August to the present. A lot has been thrown my way but I stood my ground and fought for what I wanted. So, why am I shrinking back in fear now?

I was expecting to be denied by my insurance company. But I wasn't. I did not know how long my pre-op testing would take. But it's done. I have thyroid problems. But it can be fixed. Now what's my problem?? :biggrin: I want this more than anything but I am scared. Did anyone else feel like this? And if you did, how did you cope? Thanks!

Amy

[NewKate 1]

Hi Amy,

I just had my surgery last Monday 11-9-09 but before my surgery I did go through the same emotions and thoughts that you are going through. I think we go through them because it is the fear of the unknown, it is a huge change not being able to have food as your comfort, release, our best friend that is always there for us..... I scheduled my surgery as soon as my insurance approved it and here was my reasoning.... I had already met my deductible and out of pocket for this year so if I had it done before the end of the year it is covered at 100%, I wanted to be able to go camping this summer and feel be comfortable enough to wear shorts(yep not setting my standards high enough for swim suit :-) on the beach and not self conscious about it, and I also don't trust myself enough through the holidays not to pig out and have my "last supper" several times. It is going to be a long haul and alot of changes but with a postivie attitude and great support systems it is going to be awesome.

Kate

[umystifyme 3]

Hi Amy,

I just had my surgery last Monday 11-9-09 but before my surgery I did go through the same emotions and thoughts that you are going through. I think we go through them because it is the fear of the unknown, it is a huge change not being able to have food as your comfort, release, our best friend that is always there for us..... I scheduled my surgery as soon as my insurance approved it and here was my reasoning.... I had already met my deductible and out of pocket for this year so if I had it done before the end of the year it is covered at 100%, I wanted to be able to go camping this summer and feel be comfortable enough to wear shorts(yep not setting my standards high enough for swim suit :-) on the beach and not self conscious about it, and I also don't trust myself enough through the holidays not to pig out and have my "last supper" several times. It is going to be a long haul and alot of changes but with a postivie attitude and great support systems it is going to be awesome.

Kate

Hi Kate!

Thank you soo much for responding. I totally understand why you had your surgery right after your insurance approval. Had I been in your shoes, I would have done the exact same thing. However, I don't have to meet any deductibles. (That might be a bad thing because it is letting me "put this off.") My surgery will be covered 100% (no co-pays-- nothing). That's one reason I'm in no "rush" to get it done before the end of the year. Also, this is the busy time at work and I'm getting a lot of hours. It's sad to say, but where I work, if you request time off, they will punish you in the end by not giving you enough hours when you return. With Christmas around the corner, I need the money. :biggrin: My insurance is great on one hand but horrible on the other. It does not cover doctor office visits at all. I have to pay for all my doctor office visits and consults 100%. As you know, we have a lot of those to get to this stage. So, I need to work to pay off doctor bills before I have the surgery.

I admire your courage and conviction to have the surgery before the holiday season. I am positive that you will reach your goal weight by the time of your camping trip. Kate, you have attainable goals and you will achieve them. Thank you for helping to put my mind at ease. It is the fear of the unknown. And especially the fear of letting go of the food forever. I've done it for 9 months but this is it. Once this is done, there is no going back and I think that is what is frightening to me. But I don't want to go back... but back is comfortable in the sense that it is the only thing that I've known for the past 15 yrs or so. So, yes, Kate, you hit the nail on the head... I'm really scared of the unknown and losing my best friend... food. Thank you again for your honest reply. It helps to know that I'm not alone.

[GraciesMom 0]

Hi Kate!

Also, this is the busy time at work and I'm getting a lot of hours. It's sad to say, but where I work, if you request time off, they will punish you in the end by not giving you enough hours when you return. With Christmas around the corner, I need the money. :tt2:

Amy!, I am so dissappointed with you!

DO NOT let another excuse come between you and your health, well being, and a new beautiful body!

Women particularly, will put everyone elses needs and whims and everything else before their own needs and desires.

You should be praising God that through all the adversity

and problems that this entire thread as seen you through, that He has cleared a path and helped you through in an amazingly fast and blessed way. All the love and caring, not to mention all the prayers spoken on your behave should override any inconsiderate store management who can't appreciate you as an employee and not just another worker. Does your job care if you get healthy, no...but do all of us who have, and are going through just exactly what you are feeling care? YES, YES, and YESSSSSS.

Sweetie, I am 1 week away from the surgery, and all those same fears and thoughts are ever present on my mind. Especially this time of the year, when my best friend is over advertized, when my friends named candy, Cookies and all holiday goodies are everywhere, even in the hardware stores for Pete's sake! When all holiday commercials and programming is all about a family gathered round a table full of food, when you cannot go anywhere at work without plates of homemade goodies, jars of candies, holiday recipes exchanging hands. Yeap, hard as this surgery is on everyone, I believe those of us who go through this at this time of the year deserve a extra kudo.

You can do this, you have come through so very much already do not allow anything or anyone to now come between you and health, after all isn't that what it is really about? You have rose above so much, please, make that date for as soon as you can,... do it, you will be eternally happy you did!

Hugs to you Miss Amy, and I hope you take this in the spirit it was intended.:biggrin: