wayno38 0 Posted December 28, 2008 (edited) Hello everyone!! Happy Holidays to all. I am six months away from my surgery. The final straw that may me decide to get the surgery was my 2 airline trips(2008) this year. It was the most uncomfortable and embarrising for me (5'11'' at 370lbs) The seats are for 175lbs and I was not cutting it. "Enough is Enough... no more excuses or extra airline extension belts":wink_smile: Edited December 28, 2008 by wayno38 wording incorrect Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQUAD64 9 Posted December 28, 2008 Hello Wayno38 and welcome to LBT. You won't regret your decision to have the procedure as it will help you achieve your health goals. Have a Happy New Year! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayno38 0 Posted December 28, 2008 Thank you for your kind words!!! It feels good to know I am not alone in my (excuse this word that has been used to much) Journey. Wayno38 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MissBS 3 Posted December 28, 2008 Hi Wayno. Welcome to LBT. This is the right place to be. You can get lots of information here and meet lots of nice people. Most of us have been on that same plane trying to squeeze into that same seat and that same seatbelt. It is not fun. Congratulations on making the decision to get the band. Keep reading posts and asking questions. Good luck to you and keep us posted on how you are doing. Becky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RestlessMonkey 7 Posted December 28, 2008 I was 405 and 5'5"...I just quit flying once I topped 350. I feel your pain! There's too much life that passes us by when we are very large. People say "go ahead and live"...well, yeah right, except when you can't FIT. It wasn't being shy that stopped me! LOL I LOVE my band and hope you too are as happy and satisfied. I've lost weight over the holidays and never once felt deprived or "on a diet". It's like a miracle! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayno38 0 Posted December 28, 2008 Thank you for your insight and your uplifting words. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkingMom 0 Posted December 29, 2008 Hi Wayne, The six months will feel like a long time at first, and then, like me, you will be starting your pre-op diet - - I start my preop tomorrow, after starting with a medically supervised weight loss program in April 08. I have surgery scheduled on 1/12, with Dr. Ren, at NYU. I see you are in NY - -where do you plan to have the procedure done? Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godschild 0 Posted December 29, 2008 Im new too. I am 3 months into my sup. MD diet. I have had some bad experiences too. Mine was at the amusement ride and them not being able to buckle me. I had to get off and I was soooo emabarrassed. If you need a friend....I am here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayno38 0 Posted December 29, 2008 Hello Thank you for your note. My doctor is Dr. Arif Ahmad/ Mather Memorial Hospital L.I., NY Wayno38 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
