Kimmes

I am getting there. I usually go with my instinct and I think my gut is right on this one...ha ha my gut get it?!! Little does my gut know that I am planning to cut 80% of it out and leave it in Mexico! I am hoping to get my surgery the first week of January 2011 - Happy New Year to me - Happy New Beginning. Here is hoping that I am right about this - I am going with Dr Jaime Ponce De Leon - unless something drastically changes my opinion of him. Have a great weekend all! Kim

I am sorry you are not feeling well, I hope this will pass quickly for you. When you are feeling better please let me know about your experience. I am considering the same doctor. Take care of yourself, get rest and let your new tiny tummy heal! Kim

That is wonderful and inspiring for us waiting for our surgery date to arrive! Thank you for the update. I cannot wait to be sitting on the "loser" side with you. Keep up the good work! Kim

Congrats on your surgery date! I wish you the very best of luck on your journey to health and happiness! Stay strong and focused - I am currently in the process of scheduling myself for January. Best wishes on your journey!

I am narrowing my choices of doctors down Dr Jaime Ponce de Leon Dr Rodruigez Dr Alamaza Hmmm I am getting feedback on each and references from the coordinator. Thought I had it down then read about Dr Jaime and see that he is a teaching surgeon and thought - if he is good enough to teach others maybe he's my man! I have pretty good instincts - Should I trust these? Was hoping for financing answer this week yet - if not I will just hold off until after January 1st and use my flexible spending account $$$ to help pay.

Any news??? I am keeping my fingers crossed the WLS angels are watching over you! Don't give up!

Thanks for the words of support. You guys are great!

Same here - want no connection!

Here I am currently exploring WLS. I meet with a Dr at the University of MN on November 2nd - not sure if I will qualify for his program as I am currently at a BMI of 38. I need a comorbidity to qualify - I do take Metformin for pre-diabetes, have boarderline high BP and man my knees ache. But I am not sure this will qualify me. I need to show proof of a 6 month diet plan - I have one from 2007=-2008 and 3 months in 2010 but suspect I will need 3 more documented months more recent. I have been a yo-yo dieter for years! I am at my highest ever and feel so depressed about my weight! Super supportive hubby - already okayed me to go to Mexico if needed - just need to come up with $$. That is why I am hoping my insurance would cover the procedure. If they won't - I WILL FIND A WAY TO COME UP WITH THE$$$! Love this site, so much support here.

Please let us know how your surgery goes! I am thinking of using Dr jaime Ponce de leon myself and want to hear all the details!!

Here I go... My first post! I have been lurking for a month or so. Just attended an informational seminar at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. I am hoping to get banded in the new year, I would be delighted if it could happen before, but I think I have a few challenges ahead of me. Tomorrow I meet with my Primary Care Physician - I am going to ask for a letter of recommendation. My BMI is currently 40.3. Anything below 40 and my insurance UHC/Medica makes it more difficult. My consultation with the surgeon is November 2nd, then on the 6 I meet with the dietitian. I will continue to review these boards, I have learned SO much from everyone! Thanks for taking the time to post - us newbies really learn from those that have gone before us! Kim Curent weight 255 Heigh 5"7" BMI 40