Hello from the poconos!!

[pennrob 0]

Hi everyone my name is Rob :thumbup:

I just made the call for my Info night down at lehigh valley hospital in allentown. I went to my doctor this week and she did a BMI on me. I am 6-4, 466lbs right now with a bmi of 57.5!! I was shocked. she told me that I had almost 90 lbs of muscle and my ideal weight would be 265. That seems like a little on the big side still hehe. about 7 years ago I looked into the surgery...where they cut the intestine..roun-x-y or something like that but decided I wasnt keen on re-routing the plumbing!! so now im back bigger than ever and a little bummed out. but im taking the first step to finally making a change!! with better insurance this time to!! hehe "BCBS mass" hoping for the best! im looking forward to posting some positive results!!:thumbup:

[AnneGG 0]

Welcome to the board, Rob- it's a good, supportive and kick-ass place to be! Like you, I didn't want to do anything permanent to my insides, hence my choosing the lap-band. Good luck and perseverance in your journey!

[pennrob 0]

Thanks Anne :thumbup:

Im thrilled at the thought of being at my ideal weight! I guess even the longest journey starts with the first step.

[ShrinkingvioletinPA 0]

Hey Rob ~

We are from the same area. I live in the Lehigh Valley and attended my seminar at St. Luke's in Allentown last night. Maybe we can share this journey together. I'd love to have a partner in crime!

Are you considering the lap band or gastric?

Denise

[pennrob 0]

Hi denise,

How did it go? I was at lehigh valley hospital wednesday night to for my info night. Im going to go with the lap band. Im not to keen on the cutting for the bypass. I am just waiting for the bariatrician to call and set up my appointment. :biggrin:

[ShrinkingvioletinPA 0]

We were at the hospital seminar information session at the same time. I am the one who came in late. LOL

Is your wife supportive of your surgery? My husband was dead set against it a few years ago when I was looking into it but at that time it was more for vanity reasons on my part. Now that I am in my 40's (early 40's), it's more of a health concern.

My appointment is May 6.

Please do keep me in the loop.

Denise

[Spartan 4]

Hi denise,

How did it go? I was at lehigh valley hospital wednesday night to for my info night. Im going to go with the LAP-BAND®. Im not to keen on the cutting for the bypass. I am just waiting for the bariatrician to call and set up my appointment. :biggrin:

PennRob;

Don't rule out the Gastric Bypass because it makes you a bit uncomfortable. It might be the ideal surgery for your particular circumstances. Look at ALL your options with an open mind. People make the Lap band seem a lot easier, and it is not. And, it is possible that you might do better with another surgery. I am suggesting that you not rule ANYTHING out until you have studied all of them in detail, and spoken to an Experienced Bariatric Specialist.

Good Luck with whatever you decide!

S.

[sherrypep 91]

Hi Rob, I started my lapband journey in April. I am on the three month program and have seen the PA, the Psychologist, and the dietician. I live in the Poconos in Stroudsburg so it is a hike but after researching it seems like they have a really good program at LVH with lots of support. I am excited and hope to have my band in August if all goes well. Good luck!

I just made the call for my Info night down at lehigh valley hospital in allentown. I went to my doctor this week and she did a BMI on me. I am 6-4, 466lbs right now with a bmi of 57.5!! I was shocked. she told me that I had almost 90 lbs of muscle and my ideal weight would be 265. That seems like a little on the big side still hehe. about 7 years ago I looked into the surgery...where they cut the intestine..roun-x-y or something like that but decided I wasnt keen on re-routing the plumbing!! so now im back bigger than ever and a little bummed out. but im taking the first step to finally making a change!! with better insurance this time to!! hehe "BCBS mass" hoping for the best! im looking forward to posting some positive results!!:thumbup: