I have asthma and I might be diabetic (haven't gone to a doctor to test it yet but I know I am hypoglycemic). I read that asthma increases the chance for fat embolism and being a diabetic would probably make CLL a pipe dream. I've been quite unhealthy over the years with my weight gain from depression, but I am getting in shape and stretching in case I gather the funds for CLL comes up in the future. But it seems like these health problems would increase the risk for complications and it might not even be worth it. Would it be too dangerous to even consider CLL at this point? This is a dream of mine and I am holding on to all hope because this is my last resort from my height dysphoria, but I don't if it is even possible with my health condition. Anyone have any health problems and went through with CLL?
Will asthma and diabetes greatly increase the risk for complications for CLL?
I can definitely lose weight for sure. I will do anything in my power to get this done. But if asthma and diabetes rule me out, then there is no amount of work that can be done to make me eligible for surgery. I want to do this surgery badly, but I won't risk my health or my life. I plan to do just 5cm with strydes with a top CLL doctor in the states (Mahboubian or Paley). I'll put whatever work needs to be done, but safety is the number one concern for myself.
Thank you everyone. I'm not giving up on this dream.
@ghkid2019 My asthma is kinda minimal, really depends on the season like if there's pollen and stuff. I use an inhaler sometimes, most of the time I don't need it but I do a lot of coughing after I eat. Some mucus build up here and there.
@Tartar Yeah, I'll go get a checkup at the doctor's office soon to make sure.
It isn't so much that I think I might get denied, but more of the probability of complications rising. I need to talk to some doctors to get confirmation about all of this.
I've only had one surgery and that was getting my tonsils taken out in 1st grade. But yeah, I'll run all of this by a couple doctors.
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