jeanhiers

Hi all, this is my first post as I am new here. I was banded last Friday and I am so excited. My surgery was done by Dr. Spivak and I couldn't be more pleased. The reasons for my decision to have the surgery are that first my wieght has "yoyo'ed" for years, and this past year have had some health issues. I thought possibly (due to smoking) I might have some serious problems causing shortness or breath and severe lower back pain. Well, we eliminated cancer and I spent $3500 with a cardiologist to find out there is noting wrong with my heart. Hummmm. So that meant I wasn't dying, and I didn't like the quality of my current condition, so I quit smoking (2 months ago) and opted to have this surgery so that I can improve my health. I know shedding some of the extra weight will relieve some or possible all of my back pain which has recently become almost incapacitating. This is my year to get in the best health possible.