drew05

I used to be a really big drinker. I pretty much cut it out in anticipation of the surgery. I really enjoy my mornings a lot more now :thumbup:

I have the same concerns. It's kind of a toss up regarding my skin. My dad is Puerto Rican, and has amazing skin elasticity. My mom, who is white white, has hardly any skin elasticity. So if I'm lucky, I'll get my dad's skin. I have his eyes and hair, and pretty much everything else so I'm hoping I luck out and got that too. Just to be safe, as soon as I get a part time job here, I'm gonna put $10 a day away for a tummy tuck. And if I don't need one, then I'll just have a decent down payment on a new car :thumbup:

I read this thread a while back and I was putting some more thought in to it... and I could see a few of my friends kind of falling to the wayside because of my weight loss. Now, none of these are going to be my great friends or any of my female friends, but some of my fellow guy friends who would see me as competition. A lot of them like to go to clubs and bars with me because I make girls feel comfortable. I'm funny and I'm not always trying to get in their pants. But I could see those same guys not wanting to hang out with me because I could be competition. And to that I say oh well. If they were true friends they would still be there. Something else. I have a few larger friends too, not a lot though. I could DEFIANTLY see them not wanting to hang out with me because of my weight loss. I wouldn't be a fellow fat guy. I wouldn't want to go with them to fast food places late at night. I mean yeah, it's kind of sad to think they would toss me out like that, but then again you gotta think that if they are so quick to toss you aside, maybe they weren't your true friends. I know my best friends will be there no matter what. Woo. I'm done with my essay of a response. :thumbup:

Haha I'm a soon to be med student. I go in next year! I had the same thoughts!

Ok cool. Thank you everyone for all of the input! I am so sure I'll get this all taken care of. I can't wait!

I was always the big kid. I was super tall when I was younger, and had severe asthma. I was put on oral steroids to control it, and that was when my weight got out of control. Unlike a lot of people, I never let my weight get me down. I was teased a lot in middle school (jr. high, whatever ) until I got into football. That didn't last long, as I was a huge target and constantly had my legs chopped. That led to a severe knee injury that required reconstructive surgery. After that, all the weight I had lost in 3 years of football (40 lbs+) jumped right back on me. As for high school, I loved it. I was, against all "tradition", a popular kid. I won prom king and was cheered at graduation. I am a tall guy (6'4) and I carry my weight (350lbs) quite well, but it's just getting old being the friend instead of the boyfriend. I never struggled in my social life due to my weight, but in my personal life. It has killed me to have crushes on all these girls, and to not have a single one like me back. BUT I'm looking to turn all that around, and reverse my luck.

Hey everyone! My name is Drew, and I attend (senior year!) University of Texas San Antonio. I'm actually getting ready to attend medical school next year. That was actually a big part in me deciding to get this procedure. No one wants a fat doctor! I am going through the process of getting banded and I'm so glad I found this forum. Hope to meet some awesome people here!

San Antonio, Tx! Anyone else from SA?

I'm new to this thread, but wanted to share my view on it. I am a recently converted Christian (from Agnostic) and the strange thing about that is I still stick strongly to my beliefs in evolution and being pro choice. I do not think anyone, government or otherwise, has any right to tell anyone what to do in regards to their body. If they choose to follow God and the Bible, then let that influence their life. But just because the leader of our country follows it doesn't mean his beliefs should be forced on everyone else. Yeah, I'm a liberal. But I am extremely open minded. I have a lot of conservative friends. But this is one thing I think should be left up to the mother. She has to live with her decision, not the government or any of us. Let her make the choice.

Ah ok cool. Thanks for the rough estimation. The $1400 on the diet, was that copays or just the food?

I just had a quick question. I was just wondering as to how much everyone paid out of pocket for everything. Thanks!

I am one of those people who is actually very secretive about having this procedure. The only people I have told are my close friends and family and every one is very supportive. My thinnest friend and also my closest (so I know she would tell me the truth) is SUPER supportive. She told me the only fear she had was that I would loose my awesome personality and sense of humor and become one of those "douchebaggy" guys :biggrin: I just can't wait to be able to buy clothes at the mall instead of the internet only :thumbup:

I'm just starting out. I still have to go to a seminar (is it required? I mean I've done TONS of research on it). But I am going to through insurance, and I am more than willing to do the pre surgery diet. I mean I would love to go through without it, but oh well! And thanks again for the warm welcome! This place amazes me more and more all the time!

Thanks for the welcome! Congrats on your surgery La La! I can't wait for mine :tongue_smilie: Here's a quick question for ya. About how long, from the first meeting with the doctor to the scheduling of the surgery, was the process? Thanks again everyone!

Been looking on this forum for a few months here, and this is one of the most friendly places I've ever come across on the internet. I've recently decided to get the Lap Band surgery done. I'm a college student, planning on going to medical school. I've been big my whole life, be it either fat or tall. I'm currently 6'4 and 320 pounds. I am so ready to be a normal weight and look normal. Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself! The name is Drew btw :tongue_smilie: