I am 51 years old, male, 5 foot 9 inches tall and weight 282lbs. I
wasn't always like this. Seven years ago I weight 165 lbs. I had
plenty of energy and I was one of those guys that just never stopped.
All my problems started when I had my gall bladder removed. The doctor
nicked something inside and after the operation, in recovery I was
bleeding internally. By the time they reacted to it I had almosr bled
to death. I ended up having to spend 3 nights in intensive care, I had
a transfusion, collasped lung and I was loaded with blood. My entire
right side looked like one big bruise.
I never got my strength back after that. I went from a guy who never
stopped to a guy who couldn't walk down the driveway without gasping
for air.
My doctor told me this was normal for what I had been thru and that in
time I would get my stength back. Well I never did. Instead I started
gaining weight like crazy. I went to the doctor and told him my weight
was out of control. I was almost 200 lbs and had been trying to lose
weight since about 175 lbs.
The doctor didn't say much except to say that I should eat less.I told
him I was always exhausted and he actually told me to go to bed
earlier.
At that point I was gaing about 5 lbs a month. Monthly I went in to
see the doctor and I complained about being short of breath and tired
and the constant weight gain.
When I reached 225lbs he told me my weight was out of control and I
should do something about it!!!! Like he just discovered I was having
a problem.
Anyways today I have diabeties and sleep apneia and high cholesterol.
The amazing thing is that my blood pressure is perfect.
I am on lipitor, actos, levoxyl and a lasix because I retain fluid. If
I miss one lasix pill my shoes are tight and my face is fatter and I
can barely make a fist with my right hand. I have been on lasix since
the operation.
I have tried everything. I have been on a diets since I was 175lbs and
have gained over 100lbs.
Does anyone have any idea what could be wrong?