Rackel

Hello. I found this looking for risks on the lapband surgery in google, came up with this site lol. I am glad I found it as I hear all the great testimonies. I been overweight all my life, well not when I was born, but you get the picture I have no insurance whatsoever, have to save my own money. Have over 6000 saved and hope to be able to have 4000 more by the end of the year, assuming Christmas will go easy on me I thought about going to Mexico to get mine done, would mean I have almost as much as needed, but. I worry about finding someone who will do follow up with me, and if something goes wrong with it, no one will want to touch me unless I am dying or something. So for security I do it here in US. Was wondering for those who have had it done. What kind of test you have to have prior to scheduling,, how long it takes, let's say from the first day you walk in the door, to the time you have the surgery? I am wondering if I should start scheduling at least an appointment right now, so as soon as I have the money they can give me a date. I also find very little support from my husband, as he is at his perfect weight. Any of you had family critisize you for this? I find my self not wanting to tell anyone about this. Geesh, all this is such a big descition, and all emotions rush in. I will post my date as soon as I get one, but it will be a while Rackel:help:

Hello all Thanks for the reply, I really appreciate it. This is a big step for me, because, is something I said I never do,, but like many say in this forum. I want a life. I am turning 40 in June, and I want to start my life finally. I have two little kids and I want to have fun with them. So figured if I do this early January, by summer I should have lost some,, any weight loss has always given me energy, so i know this will too. And I love excerisze, I just gotten so big anymore I can't do it any more. I am actually in Oregon, and the place I have chosen is well knows for their surgeries on this and bi pass. They have a Christmas special for 10000 and I hope they will let me in the deal if I start doing the pre-requirements on December . Here is their website if anyone is in Oregon and looking for a place Bay Bariatrics - Steve Tersigni, MD - Coos Bay, Oregon And I just called them and asked them for a information pack on all the details. I am still scared about this, but I see it this way,, at 400lbx, yeap 400.. I have no choice, I be dead in a couple years if not less. So what I have to loose besides fat? :guess