jbtullis

Just found this thread being new here. I was on the forum for my Dr. and I think I was the only guy there. Being banded on 2/27. Pax - I am in KC too and goind to Dr. Malley. JBT

Kat, What an awesome story there. That is so the thing I needed to read today. Thanks for posting it. Glad to know there are other people out here that feel the same way. I have a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG way to go to get to the "Normal" range BMI from 55 but it will happen eventually. JBT

Wow, at 15. That seems awfully young. Good luck and can't wait to read the after stories

my surgery is scheduled for 2/27. We have an exclusion in the insurance so had to go self pay route. No worries though. At least we were able to find a way to come up with some $ to get it going. A bit nervous as I have a major needle phobia. Guess I should break the news to my regular doctor soon so she knows what is going on. Anyone have to change their medcine they were taking for blood pressure and cholestrol due to the surgery? I am assuming that the big honking horse pills I take now are not going to work post op. JBT

I just made the decision to get the band; I have a date at the end of Feb 07. I have of course told my wife as she will be there. Other than that only my best friend who has battled weight with me for years. Other than that, not planning on telling anyone until afterwards and they notice the loss. Especially not telling my parents until after the surgery. I have no need of the extra stress they will cause with the unsolicted oppinions.