gmccon

Hi to everyone. I'm a 60 year-old semi-retired guy. At 5'8", 276 lbs, I'm 100 lbs over weight ((BMI 40), and simply cannot stop with one piece of KFC (if you know what i mean). I love greasy food, and cannot avoid it. Carbs are like heaven too, especially with butter. Anyway, I don't want to die, so I had my lap-band installed this morning. I wish they had drugged me like the good old days, when you were so high, you floated into the OR. But no, they left me stone-cold sober, so I was very apprehensivie as they put me out for the surgery. (Whats the deal on that?!) :cry Almost 12 hours later now, and I have a lot of discomfort still. But I can see why we lose 25 lbs the first month (assuming we stick to liquids), because I'm not using very many calories). I'll post more personal info when I'm up to it. I'll just say thanks to all those who have posted their experiences to this time. I have to admit, that when i got home this morning, I thought I may have made a mistake doing this. I hope to feel better, all the way around tomorrow morning. greg

I'm September 6.

I suppose I should call doctor to be sure, but I got my surgery date this morning: 9/6/2007, and there was no mention of a pre-op diet. I'm a guy, at 275, with a BMI of 41. Has anyone else not been put on a pre-op diet in similar circumstances?

<p>My insurance company will pay for 90% of the procedure, once I have satisfied 2 requirements. One, my doctor must put me on a documented, strict diet for six months. Two, I must be at BMI 40, for 3 years.</p> <p> </p> <p>So if I go on the strict diet and lose 50 pounds, for example, how can we document a BMI of 40 for 3 years (I'm at 40 now)? Of course we all know I will put the 50 lbs back on, plus 10. </p> <p> </p> <p>So the hell with it. I'm going to pay 'out-of-pocket' ($15K). If I live even another 5 years, it will pay for itself in other medical costs. Plus, its worth $15K to me to enhance the quality of life.</p> <p> </p> <p>My psych evaluation is next Friday. My personal doctor does the pre-op stuff the week after that, and away we go.</p>