Hi, I'm new and considering surgery.
Relevant info on me: I'm 31, female, and have been overweight/obese my entire life. I'm 5'7" and about 250 pounds. My highest weight was 270 (temporarily wheelchair bound after an accident), lowest weight was 175 (when I was doing manual labor all day every day and barely eating). My weight has varied a bit, but 240-255 seems to be my default. I have chronic knee and ankle problems resulting from the accident I mentioned. I have a sedentary job, but I'm pretty active outside work (walking and such at least an hour a day, 6 days a week).
Probably my biggest question is what testing is generally required. I've seen people mention sleep studies and EGDs. Are those routine, or just if there's some indication of a problem?
Thank you!
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