boricua61 0 Posted April 1, 2008 I'm a Lt. in Va. Just banded on 3/24/08 was wondering if there any other firefighters out there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyH 0 Posted April 3, 2008 I am a Fire Capt in GA. Been at it for 28 years. After a bad knee surgery I gained 50 pounds and was thinking of retirement. Got banded five weeks ago and lost 25 pounds. Going in next week for a fill. Have not lost anything in three weeks. I feel better now and have been training my crew a lot more lately. They wish I would stay heavy. Just wait till I drop 50 more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boricua61 0 Posted April 3, 2008 Hey Heavy, How long before you were back on the job? I've been thinking of just taking 2 weeks before I go back. I havn't had my follow up yet but I'm hoping my Dr will give me the ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyH 0 Posted April 3, 2008 I took two weeks off of the rig but felt good after one. I think two weeks is a safe amount of time. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ariscus99 1 Posted April 17, 2008 I'm a firefighter in So Cal, hoping to get banded in the next month or so just finished all my testing just waiting on the Ins. approval. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danthefireman 0 Posted May 13, 2008 Hello, I am looking to get banded in the next 2 months... Self Pay here.....great city insurance. I am a Driver/Engineer in Owensboro KY. I have been on the job 11yrs. Nice to meet everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyH 0 Posted May 13, 2008 I know of people going to Mexico for about 8,000. They are very happy with the surgery there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites