[MsJacquiiC]

Originally Posted by Gene My reason would be to provide a place for people who have just had surgery. A place to share our unique experiences and perspectives.

Heya Gene - I'm not quite sure I understand...
Lynn asked what are your reasons for having weight loss surgery....

Originally Posted by J.j Meyer Hello All My wife and I both did our WLS together, same day, hour apart July 7, 2009. She has lost just over 105 pounds and I have lost 84. I am within 15 of my ideal weight and have been staying around the 200 pound mark for a long...long time. My wife and i both had both done this operation for two reasons. 1. to grow old with each other, the other to be able to see grand children... I am 34 with a 6 year old...so I have lots of years to go, with my weight, I had to many problems, severe sleep apnea, high blood pressure, arthritis..the list goes on, but now..We both have a future that will include walking my little girl down the aisle as well seeing and spoiling our grandchildren.. hope this make sense...

Very nice post Jody! And congrats to you both - you've both done so well! I think yawl should start signing your posts though - so that we know who's posting LOL -- Might want to consider making another account - so that you can each have your own WLSJourney.org account - just want to quell the confusion. I'm easily confused.. and easily distracted hahaha

Jacquii.

Hypertension Also referred to as high blood pressure, HTH, HTN or HPN, hypertension is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is chronically elevated. In current usage, the word "hypertension" without a qualifier normally refers to arterial hypertension. The Mayo Clinic specifies blood pressure is "normal if it's below 120/80".

Sleep Apnea A sleep disorder (a comorbidity often seen in obese patients) characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep. Each episode, called an apnea, lasts long enough so that one or more breaths are missed, and such episodes occur repeatedly throughout sleep. Sleep apnea is diagnosed with an overnight sleep test called a polysomnogram, or a "Sleep Study" which is often conducted by a pulmonologist. A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is used mainly by patients for the treatment of sleep apnea at home.