Steven F.

Hello everyone, I was banded on 4-4-06. My weight before the surgery was 279 with a BMI of 41. Before my first fill on 5-17-06 I had lost 27lbs. I just had my second fill on 6-13-06 due to not losing any more weight. As of 6-22-06 I have lost 33lbs. Good luck to everyone!:eek: :fish: 5-17-06 first fill - 3cc 6-14-06 second fill - 2 cc (total 5 cc)

Hello, I'm a new member that is in the process of getting the lap band surgery. I have been over weight for about 15 years. It started as soon as I got married. I've tried dieting and exercise but its hard to do when both parents work and have children. My wife works M-F and I work a 12 hour rotating shift(days/nights). My wife had the stomach band surgery about six years ago and she looks great. I told her that I am tired of all the fad diets, I don't like the way I look and I'm concerned about my health. A couple of weeks ago I went to a seminar given by Dr. Hadar Spivak. He discussed the pros and cons of the Lap-Band and the Gastric Bypass surgeries. When I met with the him I had my mind set to go with the Gastric Bypass surgery. On my way home I changed my mind and have decided to go with the Lap-Band instead. The good news is that my insurance company has already approved it and I'm scheduled for surgery on March 31st. I can't wait!