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I guess I really didn't think I was in all that bad shape. I kinda thought of myself as a big muscular guy. When the docs suggested I look in to banding I assumed it was because of my other health problem with my heart. So when it was time to go to be evaluated I ate a ton of salty popcorn the night before and maybe slouched a little on the scale so I was only 6'3 instead of 6'5. The results? Holy cow! I am fat! 39.8 BMI and 107 lbs of my 315 total is fat!! I am carrying around a full size jockey everywhere I go! No wonder I am tired! Why did I think they were going to say "Why are you here? You don't need a lap band!" It's funny how we fool ourselves. The heart problem and sleep apnea should make approval for surgery likely I am told. Now suddenly I have to decide if I really want to do this! I am reading about people with bad experiences as well as success stories. One big factor is the possibility of getting rid of that dam CPAP machine (not exactly the sexiest thing anybody ever wore to bed). Stay tuned for more of my brain droppings as I figure this out.http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/smilies/modern/blink.gif

I am in Riverhead. If I decide to go through with this I will probably use Dr. P. Meta in Riverhead/Patchogue. It seems like follow up is very important to success so I want someone close.

Hi everyone, I am working on getting approved for banding. I am 90% sure I want to do this. I am 6'5 312 lbs but have a CPAP machine for sleep apnea, a difibrillator for cardio myopathy, asthma, and no gall bladder. In addition to flat feet, I have bad knees, shoulders, and even three unhealed cracked ribs left over from football days. The docs tell me I should qualify for insurance because of "co-morbidities". I have been on every weight loss program there is and have worked out in the gym at least 200 days a year for the last 20 years. Even at 6'5 312 lbs I was doing 45 min of cardio a day. I was in the gym working out doing 150# seated military presses the day they told me I had cardio myopathy. I need to rid myself of fat and muscle and get back to the 215 lbs I was in college to get pressure off my heart. As I go through the approval process and hopefully get a surgery date. I will keep you informed and will read with interest all your great posts.