katt

I don't understand it all yet either but try another seminar. Dr. Hitchcock at Bariatric Center of KC is the dr I am using (not banded yet but have cardiology referral next week). I think his fee covers everything. Could be wrong tho. Katt

I'm so excited. Things are finally moving. My doctor called yesterday and said I have to have a cardiology release so my cardiologist called today and it my tests are scheduled for 6/14. I'm 58 and I'm glad we are talking about it. I also appreciate all the support and the answers to my endless questions (I'm sure you have all answered them already a million times). I was in 5th hour Business Law the day Kennedy was killed. I was crushed. Haven't thought about it in years. Thanks guys for being here. Katt

OK - I'm going to learn how to make this pretty and get a ticker. Now caffeine increases metabolism thereby increasing the rate food will process thru the GI system. Not a good thing for obtaining optimal nutrition. Not a clue about carbonation. Katt

Me too!!! From Kansas City. Which doctor are you interested in? This is great. I have been to two seminars and have submitted my info to Dr. Hitchcock and am awaiting his decision. Should know in the next couple of weeks. I have investigated and investigated and thunk and thunk and my decision is made. Good luck and my prayers to you. Katt

What is Pbing? Thx. Katt

:clap2: I want to thank all of you for taking the time and interest to respond to my post. It means a lot to know that you have all walked the walk. I have been using the internet since before it was the internet, it was only an electronic community bulletin board (it's how I met my 3rd ex-husband). But I have never felt the real care and concern that I have found here on-line. Again thank you all and I am going to stick with it. I am an RN and pretty successful at it. I have a beautiful daughter, loving son-in-law, and 6 of the most wonderful grandchildren in the world. I want to be around to thank God daily for all of it. Katt

Hi - I'm new. Have submitted my paperwork to my doctor for review. I am self pay so insurance is not the problem. I am afraid he won't band me because I am 58 years old, diabetic, had a heart attack in 1994, and weigh 301 lbs. I think I'm losing my mind. I have gained 40 lbs in the past 14 months. I'm scared to do it and scared not to. I'm afraid he will say no and afraid he will say yes. As a matter of fact, ScaredyKatt should be my screen name. Katt