new_me_2008

Hello, I am new here - just registered today. I am scheduled for surgery Oct 8 and I am sooooo excited - but nervous too. I travel alot for work and I am a little concerned about how that will work for the first month or so, but the Dr. seems to be unfazed about it. Thanks for all of the information and posts on this board, I have really found it to be helpful. RES883 -- what does 'roll out of bed' mean? I was thinking of posting a board for OCT surgery dates - so we can all keep track of each other as we move down this road. BTW, I live in AZ and I am turning 40 in February.

I have a BMI of 38.5 and they are banding me in two weeks. THey have locations around the country. It was weird when I was in the waiting room the other day another patient asked me how long it has been since the surgery - I havent had it yet! It made me somewhat question the decision, I do carry my weight well (size 16) - but I am going ahead with it and self paying so that I can get this done now.