Im_Lost_Again

I have heard that you can drink but you get drunker faster. That has to be a myth because your liver controls your ability or inability to soberness.

During the seminar I went to the nurse asked for all insurance cards (if you wanted) and they checked with each company to see if coverage was available and if the surgeon was in the network. It sure saved me from surgeon searching. Good Luck!

You are very lucky to have a banded person to talk to. I work with a guy that had the RNY. It's safer than it used to be, but for me still to dangerous. Good luck! Be sure to ask lots of questions, that will ease your mind.

A bit more info: I'm 48 from Hamilton, OH. I'm looking to lose 85 pounds. My surgery will be in Dayton, OH and done by Dr. Clarey. Insurance is picking up most of the bill. Besides my grandkids (ages 1 month, 1 year, 3 years, 3 years and 10 years) Geocaching is my favorite past time! It's fun and can be very good excersize. In the past year I have had about 450 finds. That equals lots of gas and lots more hiking. That is how I plan to get some of my walking in after surgery. Kat, Have you ever gone with your friend? It's a blast. My oldest Grandson goes with me most of the time. Also, I have a thread on our local geocaching web site about my upcoming surgery and what it took to get to this stage. I plan on keeping it going for about a year. My GC friends are pretty supportive. Thanks for the warm welcome!