Guest guest Posted July 25, 2001 Report Share Posted July 25, 2001 I, too, am going through WLS with virtually no support. I haven't told any of my overweight hypercritical co-workers or family. Of my close friends, 2 have died within the past 18 months. Another, who weighs 450 lbs, recently suffered multiple pulmonary emboli associated with his use of an ACE inhibitor for blood pressure control. He is currently trying to diet off 300 lbs on a 2000 calorie a day diet. His MD and I have both spoken to him about WLS, but he just isn't listening. Incidentally, prior to this experience, he refused to pick me up at the hospital post surgery because I might bleed all over his car. This from someone I have known for 30 years!! Another friend lives in the mid-west and is unable to come to NYC for my surgery due to family problems. My sister and other relatives are notoriously unsupportive of anything I do. Their attitude is that since I never married, my life is worthless. Fortunately, I live in NYC, across the street from a large grocery store containing a pharmacy where I am well known. I don't anticipate any problems with getting meds; the pharmacy will deliver if needed. Where can I sign up for the OSSG-Facing it alone list? Thanks for letting me vent. I hope your recovery continues to go smoothly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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