New to the board possibly getting banded

[BigThunder 1]

Hello there!

My name is Mike or Michael im 28 y.o and born and raised in Connecticut and now just recently moved to Oklahoma almost a year ago. I am currently 350+ pounds at 6 foot tall. Dont know my real weight because i dont have a scale to weigh that high :cry I was always overweight my entire life i have tried some random self diets nothing structured like Jenny Craig or anything of that sort. I used to play baseball in high school and college and other sports before that. Now that that is all over i really dont have that much exercise on a daily basis or in any form of regularity. Anyways i was told about this surgeory a little over a year ago and toyed with the idea but until recently i havent taken the steps in pursuing the necessary course of action. I work with a few people who have had this surgeory and i know for a fact taht the insurance with where i work does cover this witha $500 deductable. I was given a name of a doctor to call about 2 months ago, again uncertain as to wether or not i would entertain this life changing decision i just kept that name and number in my wallet. My brother just left Oklahoma and moved to Connecticut which is depressing due to the fact he was a big reason i moved out here. Me and him really didnt do anything while i was here and i want to have this surgeory not just for looks, not just for health, but also to have relationships with family and society in whole. My weight has seriously made me lazy and unwilling to even go out or do anything it sickens me that i have no will or drive to help myself. Anyways as i was thinking about the surgeory i said to myself i really need some sort of push or sign to decide to move on with it. I got that sign when i asked my dog if i should do the surgeory and as soon as i did Maggie jumped up on the couch and gave me a big ol' kiss :kiss2: So when Tuesday comes around (my day off) im going to give that doctor a call and take teh steps into changing my life. I will keep you all updated as to what happens though, hopefuly i can come here and have support from all of you and maybe in time i can also do the same for future members.

Sorry for the long post but ya

Mike

[Kat817 19]

Welcome Mike!!!

Smart dog you have there!!! We are happy to provide (and take) support! We look forward to hearing what your Dr. has to say, and seeing you begin the whole banding journey! It is one helluva trip! One I wish I had had available to me when I was your age. You have many long years ahead of you to enjoy being healthy!

Do whatever it takes---I am living proof that this surgery canboost a couch potato right off the sofa!!

Any questions you have or concerns, just let us know, we will do our best to help answer them!

Once again, welcome to LBT!!!

Kat

[BigThunder 1]

Thanks so much Kat im sure im going to enjoy it here:biggrin1: While it is slow where i work this is where i'll be so you will be seeing my smiles around this board for quite awhile :clap2:

[cindyluhu 0]

Mike, Good luck on your journey, whatever you decide. It will be the right decision for you. I just made this decision within the last 6 months, so I'm not so much help yet. I just got my surgery date, however. It is May 10 and I'm so excited. Good luck to you. I just found this website recently and really enjoy reading it. It sounds very encouraging.

Cindy