shineyhiney

hi all, had my bloodwork,ultra sound,chest xray today, surgery scheduled for jan 30th. Im excited to say the least even though 15,000 is coming out of pocket since bcbs wouldnt cover it. i know ive made right decision already. Im at 320 and my goal weight is 220 or less. this is first post but to give me added incentive i will take before and after pictures. hope to make some new friends here with our new common interest:thumbup:...

Well i think we should form our own little band,,heheheh own little group, january 30th banders unite. I feel like a new man already..my email is shineyhiney@cableone.net..

Karen,,im freaking out reading your profile, we were banded the same day,went to surgery the same time,, went to hospital same time, got released same time, im a cancer,my x-wife name karen,,im was doing my lapband surgery for a 50 old birthday present for me, thinking it would take app2 years to get where i want to be,, the list goes on all the little things being the same....Good luck with your journey. i think we should have a special bond,,,eddie

thanks lynne, by the looks of your ticker your doing great too. i plan to start a exercise program at a local gym,After 2 weeks out. i went to website and made me a ticker and cut ,, but dont know where to paste to get it on my profile? call me stupid..

congradulations on your banding and goodluck on your new Journey..I was banded on january 30th, my stomach still a little sore.Still cant sleep on my left side.

im new here, just got banded friday30th. im kinda computer illerate but would like to get a ticker on bottom and also find friends here on gulf coast

been looking over this website and found you guys.. i still havnt learned how to do tickle meter and all, but willeventually. i cant wait to see my fellas , congradulations on yalls success, im right behind you 3days out..

had my surgery friday, everything going great. i managed to loose 16.5 lbs before surgery so surgeon was real happy, but they said for record sake insted of weight starting at 316.5, my record will start from 300 day of surgery, and also the amt i weighed the First time he saw me..how are you doing/

im in pascagoula!having mine on jan30th

thanks for your reply and support also, lynne, looks like by your ticker your doing great, im thinking positive and plan to loose weight quickly to with diet and excercise.. lets stay in touch too..i plan to ck this site as often as i can.. eddie

thanks for your reply and support, Im really excited about all aspects of this journey, 2009 is going to be my year,, or should i say OUR year.. goodluck with your journey also.. i would love to stay in touch

thank you for your reply and support. the 15 k is just for surgery, like i said insurance didnt cover,,,But the psych screen and bloodwork etc etc i did file on insurance, being january though i just started on my 1500 deductible, so im still paying out of pocket, doc wants me to loose 15 lbs before 30th surgery date, ive been on liquids since monday night lost 6 lbs already..