NOV. 25, 2009

During my regular doctor's checkup, it was suggested by my doctor for me to consider getting a gastric bypass or LAP-BAND Surgery. Having studied all options, I finally considered getting the Lap-Band.

NOV. 26, 2009 - My Lap-Band Info Session

Just had my first meeting with the Head of Obesity Solutions of BIB & LAP-BAND CENTER in Makati, Philippines - Mr. Bom Chan. I was presented with everything that is to know about the procedure. Then the time came, I was told that I would be weighing myself on their big scale. My eyes almost popped when I saw my current weight - 470 lbs!! Geez! I think that sealed the deal for me - I'm going to get banded!!

I was then told to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ferdinand Samonte of De Los Santos Medical Center.

DEC. 3, 2009 - My First Meeting with the Surgeon

Together with my parents, I finally met my surgeon at De Los Santos Medical Center. It was a pleasant meeting, and Dr. Samonte explained everything in detail - the details of the surgery, what to expect before and after the surgery, and he even showed me some Before-and-After pix of his patients.

At the end of the meeting, we already finalized our schedule for the surgery - 01-11-10. The date cannot get any nicer than that! Talk about a DATE TO REMEMBER!

THIS IS IT! No turning back. After years of helping and taking care of other people, I think it's about time I take care of myself.

I'm declaring 2010 as the YEAR OF KIKOman.

I CAN'T WAIT! :thumbup:

The Year of KIKOman. I like it!