Hi Ya folks... I have no idea who besides me will ever read this,but I have to put my thoughts down on something.....

I decided to get the band after I found out it was covered on my insurance.... well not entirely true....... I had been thinking, debating, pondering, calculating the cost for over a year now.

I have two very close friends who had the RNY.. one going on 4 years post op, and one going on 2 years post op... BOTH Have done wonderful, both have lost over 100 lbs. ONE of them has regained 25% of her weight back,but is still happy with her decision........ BOTH say that it is THE best thing they ever did for themselves...... that said.. IT is not for me.......

I chose the band for many reasons....... A simple week of PTO off from work and no one.... will even know... No one but my Sig Other, My mom and now as of today my sis!

I have already been emailing my insurance company, the program coordinator at my surgeons office, and today... I just found out that

I have my first consult with the doc on 1/08/2007.....

I am HOPING/Praying that I might possibly have my band by the end of January or beginning of February......... a PIPE DREAM.. maybe... but maybee not.

Today I weigh: 263 give or take a few christmas pounds... this is my top weight except when I delivered my son.

Stay Tuned

Hello Tracy I understand completely. My surgery is scheduled for May 3 2007 and I am so excited. I have my husband and two teenage daughters backing me. Like you I haven't told anyone at work about the operation. I read somewhere about a breathing tube, have you heard anything about that? I have gone as far as to look at the live operation on line. Has your doctor discussed the pre op diet with you?