255 lbs to lose. Can it be done?

[aronson333 0]

I went to see Dr. Kipnis (Cherry Hill) yesterday and was soooo happy I made that choice. When I had gone to see Dr. Ing I was very disillusioned - his whole manner put me off - giving me numbers to mett, trying to talk me into gastric because of the amount I need to lose and not giving my mom a chance to ask question until he was ready. Dr. Kipnis was the total opposite. After every piece of information he asked if we had questions. He said he never give anyone a number they need to lose before or after surgery. He just tells you that losing weight before surgery makes it easier. And finally - when I told him I wanted the lap band and he asked why I explained my reasons and he said that being 22 I have time to lose the weight slowly if that's how it goes and he thought I had made a good decision. SOOO happy - now I have to join new beginnings and go for 6 months (my insurance requires it). I'm looking at surgery in January or beginning of Februaru 2009. Feels like a long time but I am told I have alot to do and alot to learn so hopefully those things will help make it feel a little less - and besides I now know there's an end in sight after all my talk over the pst 2 years.

[tammygirl 0]

Good for you Aronson! I wish lapband had been available when I was your age! Wishing you the very best!

Tammygirl

[cellis82 0]

how do you get the ticker factory under your name and all. New to all of this. I get band Oct.7th . I have 225lbs to lose.

[camelia 0]

im 63 BMI, and have been told they'll do it. my insurance requires a preoperation diet though.so i'll be losing some weight prior , but nothing in comparison to what i really need to lose... so no problem!