divaofsongs

I am a dance music recording artist. I sing all over the world, mostly in dance clubs and raves.

Hello, my name is Mona and I am new to this board. I will be having the Lap-Band sometime in December, as soon as I decide which doctor to use. I am weighing my options between Dr. Aceves and Dr. Kirshenbaum right now but will be making my final decision within the next week or so. I am really worried about being put under anesthesia because I have heard that with a BMI over 60 it can be really dangerous. Has anyone heard of this or can anyone give me some advise on this? Is it normal to be afraid that you will not wake up? Also, if any of you had a BMI higher than or close to 60 and can give me some support, I would really appreciate it. I haven't any co-morbidities, but I do think I may have sleep apnea and I cannot afford to have a sleep study done before the surgery. I appreciate any advise you can give.

Thank you all so much for the encouragement.

Welcome Jenn and the best to you!

I wanted to add a little more to my introduction. I am doing this surgery so I can be healthy and also because I am a recording artist (singer) and my career has suffered greatly because of my weight. I had 2 #1 Billboard singles in the mid 90's, both were dance music singles. Due to my weight, I stopped recording music a few years ago but have since decided to restart my career and my record label wants me to lose the weight asap. I have a new song being released in 4 months so the crunch is on. I look forward to all of the support I can receive and give on this board. I will be having my surgery with Dr. Kirshenbaum on Dec. 13, 2007. Can anyone tell me some of the experiences they had during the first few months after surgery that I should be aware of?

Brandy, my surgery is set for 12:30 P.M. I am nervous and excited all at the same time. I started my pre-op diet 6 days ago and have already lost 11 pounds. I wanted to get a head start on the weight loss so I started early, unfortuntely, I forgot about Thanksgiving :-(:

Is anyone else having their surgery date on Dec 13th? If so, what hotel are you staying in? I can't decide where to book a room.

I have heard that Dr. Aceves is awesome. He is in Mexicali, Mexico. I am considering him now.

Does Dr. K use the Inamed Lap-Bank or the Johnson and Johnson band. Also does he use a small or large port?

Does Dr. K use Inamed Lap-Band or the new Johnson and Johnson band? Also does he use a low profile port or high profile port?

Hello everyone, my name is Mona and I just took out a $10K loan to have the Lap-Band surgery which I so desperately need. I am torn between Dr. Kirshenbaum in Colorado and Dr. Aceves in Mexicali, Mexico. I am really leaning towards Dr. Aceves because of his experience and the fact that I am at 62.2 BMI and he has experience working with people like me whom are EXTREMELY voluptuous! I am planning to visit the facility in Mexicali and meet with the staff and doctor to ask some questions and see if I feel comfortable, thanks to a great board member who has been extremely kind to me. I was wondering if any of you have any advice or experience, good, bad, or indifferent, with either of these doctors. I would appreciate anything that may help in my Quest. By the way, I have enjoyed reading many of the posts on this board. I spend at least 5 hours a day at work just reading the posts but have just now decided to join. Hmmmm, no wonder my work is never done.

Hello everyone, my name is Mona, I live in Phoenix, Az, and I am getting the band by Dr. Kirshenbaum in Colorado on December 13, 2007. I have already started my pre-op diet 2 days ago because I wanted to get a head start on the liver thing, it scares me. I am worried about my BMI being 62 and afraid that my big liver may bend the metal thing holding it up. Is that possible?

By the way, I weigh 370 and am 5'5". I live in Phoenix, Az and I will be driving to have my surgery done on December 13, 2007. Can someone tell me how to add the ticker and my pic to my profile?

I am having my surgery with Dr. Kirshenbaum on Dec. 13, 2007 and would love to hear some feedback. I have a very high BMI of 62.2 and I am worried about being too big for him to safely band. Has anyone on this board been over 60 BMI and had Dr. Kirshenbaum as your surgeon?

I am having my surgery with Dr. Kirshenbaum on Dec. 13, 2007 and would love to hear some feedback. I have a very high BMI of 62.2 and I am worried about being too big for him to safely band. Has anyone on this board been over 60 BMI and had Dr. Kirshenbaum as your surgeon?

Thanks so much for all of your advice. I just have to get me head into it as much as my heart is into it.