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I am a newbie here. I am a low BMI'er who will be a self pay. Currently at 33 BMI and have a goal to be at 24 BMI. That would be a 70 lbs loss for me starting from 240 lbs. I have researched this for over a year and spoken to approx. 3 doctors offices. I have yet to have a consultation with my local doctor but plan to. I am so glad to have found this site. Listening to other low bmi'ers I hear all the same things that are going through my head. Long term investment, yo yo dieting, taking control of my life, people think I'm crazy for doing this. These are all statements I have said or have thought for the last year. I'm 36 years old and tired of being tired. I want to take control of my life and would love to be able to without the band but I have been trying for 15+ years as an overweight person. Any other advice you guys can give please do. My wife, who is in shape and skinny, supports me fully, just says no to Mexico and would rather make payments for a few more years and have it done locally. Any recommendations on financing this surgery? I am thinking combo medical financing and credit card. Thanks again for everyone's comments and if you have other thoughts please feel free to email me at tom@whlong.com.

Ok, I am the new guy here. Let me tell you a bit about myself before I hear what you all have to say. Pre College weight was 165, I was athletic and had energy. Post college weight was 225. Weight as of 6 months ago was 246. I am currently down to 235 after dieting and trying to exercise. I believe I am a 165 man trapped in a 230+ pound body. I have been dieting and working out for almost 15 years as an overweight person. I feel bad about myself, my cholestral is high and currently using meds to fix. I can't run or do much exercise because the extra weight has caused planter faciatis, horribly painfull to walk. I am wanting to get the lap band surgery. I know many of you will say that I don't weigh enough or that I could do it on my own without surgery. I couldn't agree more. i have been trying to for years and I am at the end of my rope. When I look in the mirror I don't see myself but rather myself blown up like a ballon and I am tired of it. I am looking for your opinion on my situation, whether you agree with me or not, I want to hear it. I need a reality check. I have a beutiful wife, who is in shape and works out every day, who thinks I am crazy for wanting to do this but she will support me if this is something I want. I have two great kids that I am out of breath from just trying to teach them to ride a bike. Sad. Tell me about yourselves and if you were less than 65 pounds overweight tell me more about yourself and your surgery. I appreciate your help and opinions.