tonsoffun49

My name is Randy and I am from Columbus, Ohio. I just turned 18 in September. Right now I weight 300 lbs. and I am 5'8. When i was 17 I joined the NewU program at Children's hospital for overweight teens/kids. I have sever hemophilia which is a rare blood disease. (my blood doesn't clout without a shot) Because of my hemophilia and excessive weight I have very bad problems with my ankles and knees. I have sleep apnea and borderline high blood pressure. So once I turned 18 they decided to enroll me into the bariatrics program so that I can get lap band. I had the info session with the surgeon yesterday evening and I must admit that I am a bit more scared now. lol. Because of my bleeding disorder we are looking more towards lap band and not gastric bypass. So I wanted to introduce myself and if anyone has any tips, ideas, thoughts id love to talk.

actually Susan i think it went to my spam folder and was deleted, can you send it again?

my hemophilia doctor is actually the one who recommended that I get lap band. He is behind it 100% percent. Mostly because he knows that if I dont lose the weight soon, I will have permanent damage on my ankles. And I am having it done at Nationwide Children's Hospital which is where I have been going since I was born. They have a whole hematology unit. But yes, all of the doctors and therapists that are working on this with me are carefully planing everything. And I believe I read that you are against anyone getting this surgery? My I ask why?

Well the most concern is the bruising on around my stomach after surgery. I think that is what they are concerned about pre-op. Post-op there is really nothing that is at concern with me being a hemophiliac. Pretty much as I lose weight my bleeds in my ankles and knees will slowly get better and better.