"There will be no problem getting you approved for surgery" yikes!

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I guess I really didn't think I was in all that bad shape. I kinda thought of myself as a big muscular guy. When the docs suggested I look in to banding I assumed it was because of my other health problem with my heart. So when it was time to go to be evaluated I ate a ton of salty popcorn the night before and maybe slouched a little on the scale so I was only 6'3 instead of 6'5.

The results? Holy cow! I am fat! 39.8 BMI and 107 lbs of my 315 total is fat!!

I am carrying around a full size jockey everywhere I go! No wonder I am tired! Why did I think they were going to say "Why are you here? You don't need a lap band!" It's funny how we fool ourselves.

The heart problem and sleep apnea should make approval for surgery likely I am told. Now suddenly I have to decide if I really want to do this! I am reading about people with bad experiences as well as success stories. One big factor is the possibility of getting rid of that dam CPAP machine (not exactly the sexiest thing anybody ever wore to bed).

Stay tuned for more of my brain droppings as I figure this out.http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/smilies/modern/blink.gif