Machele 0 Posted January 23, 2007 I am new to this board, but have already gotten lots of information from it. I am from the kansas city area and have been researching the lap band for about 4 months. Currently, I am 44, 5'4" and 270 pound with a BMI of 47. I am self-pay because my employer has an exclusion on my insurance policy. Most of the docs in this area charge between $15 and $18 thousand for the surgery. So, I am going to have my done by Dr. Kirshenbaum in Denver, Co. I have my phone consult on Feb. 19th and my surgery scheduled for March 16th. I am in the same spot as many others have been with all the yo-yo dieting, weight loss pills, weight watchers and so many other programs, there's not enough room here to list! I am really excited about finally making this change for myself. I have not been forth coming about this surgery to any of my co-workers or my family. My parents, who are both heavy as well, have never been very supportive in any of my weight loss endeavors. My husband understands why I want this and tries to be supportive. However, he has never had a weight problem and does not understand all the issues that come with the weight. I'm hoping to learn a lot more from everyone here to help me have a successful journey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TracyinKS 7 Posted January 23, 2007 WELCOME MACHELE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats for just going with the Self Pay option! I'm from the KC area too, and going with Dr. Malley, but if I had to go self pay I would definately go the same route as you. Keep us posted!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ambrosia 1 Posted January 24, 2007 Welcome, Machele - I'm also from the Kansas City area and just had my consult with Dr. Malley today and I'm scheduled for surgery on 2/15. Read, read, read everything on these boards and you will learn everything you need to know. The information is priceless. Good luck. Sharon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kjojojr 0 Posted January 24, 2007 Hi Machele, Congats on your decision to start a new life. I've been banded since nov 06. I have no regrets. Remember its a slow process of losing but i feel by far the healthiest (that spelled right?) choice of all the weight loss surgeries. Keep us posted..........Kelley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
