So, after a lot of research, I decided to take the plunge and book for the 23rd. I'm a low bmi (31-32) with no serious comorbities but LOTS of family occurences and risks and some borderline issues of my own. I'm extremely active and exercise often, which is why being overweight (well, obese now) has been such a big problem to me my whole life. I'm 26, and I have already gone through a lot of those "milestones" (prom, senior trip, college formals, graduation, etc) where I hoped and worked to try to be normal weight and failed.

On top of that, I've been dealing with a lot of stress with family issues (the most recent being my father's death last week), and I feel like I can't afford to worry about my weight anymore because its just one more growing problem that I don't/won't have the time and energy to correct. I would rather nip it in the bud while I'm just "a little" obese, as I remember one poster saying, than waiting until I'm at BMI 40. I know its a lot of work, but I've already put in a lot of work with almost every method since puberty. My problem is volume eating, so I won't lie and say that I'm not feeling some mourning for buffets or running sushi. That's what these boards are for, moral support!

I was wondering (hoping) that there is someone out there going to Dr. Kelly around the same time as me and we could be buddies. Any takers?

Hi, esleeve

I am also scheduled for surgery on Feb 23 with Dr. Kelly. I was wondering if anyone else was scheduled for with Dr Kelly on the same day. So when I saw your post, I was relieved. I will now someone before I get there. If you take me, I'll be your buddy I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father.

Thanks mynewbegining, and I will send you a PM when I have a chance.

Hi esleeve, first I'm so sorry about your father, many prayers for comfort. I'm not going to Dr. Kelly, but I hear great things about him. I am however going to Dr. Alvarez in Mexico and I also have a lowe BMI - 31. I don't have any real issues right now, but there are tons in my family (my mom, my maternal grandmother, my sister). Insurance would never touch me, but I like you have been so tired of the extra 60 - 70 lbs I have carried around forever. I'm actually a librarian and my husband and I rodeo with our kids a lot. My weight as depressed me that I am currently not even competing right now. THis is the first time in 38 years I refuse to enter a rodeo or barrel race because of my weight. Anyway, didn't mean to talk to much about myself when this is about you. Good luck on your journey. I know I'm not using the same Dr, but would love to stay in touch since we have low BMI's and both going to Mexico. Best wishes!

Texasgirl73