Jules

Hello Two Rivers, I'm from Oconomowoc, went to the Dr. today. I set up appointments for the dietician , psych etc. will be done with all the tests by 3/15. I have insurance that will cover me, however my BMI is 36.6 with 97 lbs overweight. My only problems are severe back problems and severe depression. Do not know if the insurance will cover me. Wish you luck on your insurance approval. Later Jules

Terry, would it be possible for you to tell me what you go through in a day. What do you eat, how do you feel, etc.

Hello old giesser, Thanks for you response. I have done so much research, I'm resesarched out. I have to take a breather and then makr a list of the pros and cons.

Have been busy and no time to reply. Went to the seminar and there were plenty of empty seats. I'm glad I went. They had an overhead showing pictures of what is done with each different procedure. Then there was a guest speaker, someone who had it done 2 years ago, he had the bypass. He talked about himself and took questions. What everybody says this is not the answer it's a tool, you really have to get your mind set, that it's for life, regardless which way you go. They did mention that undoing the band is not as easy as one may think, but yes it's reversable. I'm leaning towards permanent. I have heard the band is slower weight loss and not as succesful. To tell you the truth, I really don't know. I'm hoping the dr. will help me out. I have Dr. Burhop.

Well, I was told they are filled, but people do not show and if I don't mind maybe standing. So I'm going and just tell them they forgot to register me. I have my first appointment with my Dr. next Tuesday. The next seminar is at Waukeha Hospital next Wed. I thought it would be better to go through the seminar before seeing the Dr. I'm still undecided between the band and bypass. My friend had a bypass and she is a nurse. She doesn't frrl the bands are very succesful. Then there is my GP Dr. and he says go for the band. I hope the seminar will help me make up my mind. I have read so much on both, that I am very confused. Do you have any thoughts?

Hi, I'm going to the seminar in Elmbrook tomorrow, how about yourself

Hi, I'm from Oconomowoc. I really want to have this done, have been on yoyo diets my whole life. Haven't really looked in a mirror to closely until Saturday. What a sight My question to anyone, what do you think about Mexico? It looks like I will be a self pay. I keep reading how good they are there, my concern is the fill. Apparently the drs. here do not want to touch you if you had it done in Mexico. Your help is appreciated.