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Hi all, My name is michael Brown and I was banded 7/9/07 by Dr. Nirmal Jayaseelan in Dallas, TX. My highest pre-band weight was 396 pounds. I managed to get down to 285 on the Atkins diet (three times). On my way back up the fourth time, I decided I needed to do something different and that's when I found the band and Dr. Jayaseelan. At the time of my surgery, I weighed in at 346. I had gotten down to 239, but due to stress and other factors, I had to have some Fluid removed from my band. Today I am at 268, back on the bandwagon, and dropping again. I hope to reach my goal of 220 by the end of the year, though I am giving myself until this time next year. I know that the band saved my life. I hate to even think about what things would be like without it. I have to give a BIG thanks to Cynthia Jones O'Kelly for being a source of inspiration and support along the way, and to Dr. Jayaseelan because he's awesome. Cynthia and Dr. Jay wrote a book together and, I have to say, I wish the book had been available when I started the process. It really does answer every question I ever had. I am a co-moderator of a large Yahoo-based lapband support group and attend various support groups in the DFW area. I love talking to people and sharing my story. The opportunity to watch and help people as they go through their journey is incredible. I remember how nervous I was when I started the process and I love having the opportunity to help others get through that stage. I look forward to chatting. Thanks,

As far as financing, there are companies out there who finance procedures. I know TLCEdge handles a lot of self-pay cases. You could give them a call at 972-792-2799.

Don't know if you got the info you were looking for, and it's been a while, but there are several doctors who accept BCBS. I believe Dr. Jayaseelan at Medical City Dallas does, you can call at 972-566-BAND. Recovery time varies, but I was back to work in 3 days. Hope that helps.

Just wanted to point out that TLCEdge is a full-service surgery center. The benefit of going through them, aside from scheduling, is that you can go to your surgeon or any of the TLCEdge offices for a fill. The wait at the surgeons office can be upwards of 45 minutes, whereas there is rarely a wait at TLC. I had my band done before TLCEdge opened by Dr. Jayaseelan. Bottom line is, when making a decision about where you are having your surgery, go with what makes you comfortable. With what I know of TLCEdge now, though, I'd have gone there if they'd been around.

Hi all, My name is Michael Brown and I was banded 7/9/07 by Dr. Nirmal Jayaseelan in Dallas, TX. My highest pre-band weight was 396 pounds. I managed to get down to 285 on the Atkins diet (three times). On my way back up the fourth time, I decided I needed to do something different and that's when I found the band and Dr. Jayaseelan. At the time of my surgery, I weighed in at 346. I had gotten down to 239, but due to stress and other factors, I had to have some fluid removed from my band. Today I am at 268, back on the bandwagon, and dropping again. I hope to reach my goal of 220 by the end of the year, though I am giving myself until this time next year. I know that the band saved my life. I hate to even think about what things would be like without it. I have to give a BIG thanks to Cynthia Jones O'Kelly for being a source of inspiration and support along the way, and to Dr. Jayaseelan because he's awesome. Cynthia and Dr. Jay wrote a book together and, I have to say, I wish the book had been available when I started the process. It really does answer every question I ever had. I am a co-moderator of a large Yahoo-based lapband support group and attend various support groups in the DFW area. I love talking to people and sharing my story. The opportunity to watch and help people as they go through their journey is incredible. I remember how nervous I was when I started the process and I love having the opportunity to help others get through that stage. Thanks, Michael

Hi all, My name is Michael Brown and I was banded 7/9/07 by Dr. Nirmal Jayaseelan in Dallas, TX. My highest pre-band weight was 396 pounds. I managed to get down to 285 on the Atkins diet (three times). On my way back up the fourth time, I decided I needed to do something different and that's when I found the band and Dr. Jayaseelan. At the time of my surgery, I weighed in at 346. I had gotten down to 239, but due to stress and other factors, I had to have some fluid removed from my band. Today I am at 268, back on the bandwagon, and dropping again. I hope to reach my goal of 220 by the end of the year, though I am giving myself until this time next year. I know that the band saved my life. I hate to even think about what things would be like without it. I have to give a BIG thanks to Cynthia Jones O'Kelly for being a source of inspiration and support along the way, and to Dr. Jayaseelan because he's awesome. Cynthia and Dr. Jay wrote a book together and, I have to say, I wish the book had been available when I started the process. It really does answer every question I ever had. I am a co-moderator of a large Yahoo-based lapband support group and attend various support groups in the DFW area. I love talking to people and sharing my story. The opportunity to watch and help people as they go through their journey is incredible. I remember how nervous I was when I started the process and I love having the opportunity to help others get through that stage. Thanks, Michael