New to the site - To be banded July 14th

[Kevw 0]

Hi fellow Bandsters!

Thought i would join the site to share my experience.

Im from Edmonton Alberta Canada, and have always been the fat kid.When I was 14 I weighed 245lbs and worked my way up to 265lbs by the time I was 17. I joined Weight Watchers and hit 210lbs by the time High school was over. Over the next ten years it was a roller coaster! When I went to college at 25 I got a little silly with the drinkin and by the time i graduated i was back up to 270lbs (have to admit it was alot of fun!).By the time I was 30 I hit the 300lbs mark. I keep tryin diets like Jenny Craig and am succefull, but i seem to drop 20 then a few months later gain 30.I now have a job in Sales, which i get paid to take customers out for food and drink. Im now 34 years old and have hit 349lbs!

Im not even the same person anymore and I really miss the old me! I loved to socalize and travel the world (Australia, Cambodia, US, ect...). I never had a problem meeting women and could fit in with any group in a short amount of time. Now I just want to curl up in a dark cave and see no one!I could really care less if I wake up in the morning anymore. I had to turn the mirror around in my room so I dont have to disgust myself anymore. I cant live like this any longer!

I have researched many options but found that the Lapband will work best for me. Im one of those people that never eat Breakfast but will eat a truck when dinner comes around. I need this tool to help me with portion size more than anything.

Unfortunately our Alberta Health Care system is a joke. Due to the fact that i am healthy as can be (aside the weight)it will take 2-3 years before i can have the surgery here in Edmonton. I have decided to go to Mexico to see Dr.Horacio Guajardo (worked for many years with Dr.Rumbaut) in Monterrey Mexico on July 14th 2009. He has personally called me to asure everything. Lisa and Brigitte

(the Canadain and US patient relations) have been very no extremely helpfull. I have spent over 4hrs on the phone talking with Lisa for the past several weeks goin over every little detail.

Sorry for the novel here, but i cant wait to start my journey here is 2 days! Look forward to all of your information.

Cheers

Kevw

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Welcome and good luck! The world (and women) will be glad to have you back!

Seriously, good for you taking this step. And lucky you aren't unhealthy otherwise; maybe now you won't ever be!

[FabBy50 0]

Kev

Welcome to Lap band talk, you will find a whole new world of information here. There are alot of very informative people here too. I was banded in Mexico in March and have had a great experience. Im down 33 lbs and feel so much better. I still have about 40lbs to go but Im taking it slow, I want it to stay off for good.

Keep us posted, we care

Bernadette