Hello!

[biggil91 0]

I am scheduled to meet with my PCP on the 15th to discuss getting banded. I am hoping that it goes smoothly, my BMI is 43 & I have severe sleep apnea. My HMO is Kaiser in Portland and I haven't really been able to find out a lot about the process at the Portland Kaiser but I am praying for no hiccups.

I am a former college football player that has packed on over 108 pounds over the last 10 years, which places me at 338. This is due to being unable to workout or be active due to injuries I sustained while playing. I am hoping that the weight loss will allow me to get active again, erase my apnea, and ease the pain I experience when my activity increases.

Wish me luck!!

Edited December 9, 2008 by biggil91

[serenity55 15]

Hi there!

Welcome to the forum! this is a great place for information and support.

I haven't been banded yet, but I've read that pain is reduced for a lot of people. I also have severe sleep apnea, and while I'm not sure that we can lose our CPAP machines, the pressure could be lowered, as a result of weight loss.

Good luck, and keep us posted!

[biggil91 0]

Thanks Serenity!! Will do!

[Brandy~ 2]

Welcome to LBT. Where are you at? Portland Oregon?

[biggil91 0]

Thanks Brandy! Yes Portland, Oregon. At least the Portland Metro area.

[smsmithart 4]

hi welcome to lbt ...glad to have you

[biggil91 0]

Had my appointment with my PCP at Kaiser and everything went well. I officially have a BMI of 43 with 3 comorbidities (sleep apnea, hypertension, and high tryglycerides). He gave me a referral to KPNW Biatric Clinic so I am in a holding pattern for now.