OK guy's,:clap2: lets have our Own thread and take about our bands and stuff..My name is Ted and I live in Oregon . I'm going to get my band Jan. 31st in TJ. Mexico with Doc. Kuri and his team..I was on the Jan. bandsters thread but I think I was the only guy there and felt left out.. A bit back, there was a few guy's that thought our Own thread would be fun, so here it is lets get started..Ted

It has been frustrating waiting to get a surgery date. I started the program at 287 pounds and I am now down to 250. My goal weight was 259. I have Kaiser Insurance and they are paying for the procedure. It seems that the doctors are so backed-up, they do not know when I will be scheduled. I can't even get an e-mail response from my e-mails or an estimation when surgery will take place. It has been frustrating and becoming difficult to remain at my weight goal. Any suggestions on what I should do next? Any advice is appreciated:sad:

Reggie, you have two options:

1. Hang in there, wait as long as it takes, try to keep your eating under control and your body active, knowing that a healthier weight means a smoother surgery

2. Fly down to Mexico and get banded there.

I know which I would pick!

It certainly can be frustrating waiting for everyone to get their acts together, but it'll be worth it in the long run. Do you have a phone number? I know you don't want to be obnoxious, but believe me, the squeaky wheel gets the grease... Just keep after the surgeons' coordinator until they assign you an appointment.

Good luck!

Just an update. May 07 to April 08, 48" waist with stretch and overhang to 34" waist (still with a pot belly)

Excellent! Fantastic work, man!

I'm going to have to start taking my photo, too. I think it'll be a useful support technique.

Manatee, awesome work, man.

mexico is ok i got done in tj 2/9/08

Hey Guys, FIrst post here. Got banded on May 22cnt. Just got my third fill yesterday for a total of 5cc's. Is this enough. I thought it should be more. Well in 7 weeks, i have lost 40lbs. Started at 373, and today 333. I cannot wait to be under 330, then 320, ect... Goal weight is 270. My surgery went like a dream. I just felt like i had a really intense workout for a couple of days. Just banded? EAT GAS-X Strips. The shoulder pain was really all there was.

I still feel like i can eat quite a bit, but it is by determination that i don't. Is this normal.

Dr. B. in dallas is awsome.

Good Work Everyone! It has been 6 months and I am down almost 80 lbs it is coming slow now. I have spent all summer coaching baseball and not much time working out but I have really enjoyed my father son time. Anyway just checked in and everyone doing great... Manatee wow good job!

Is anyone else still gagging. I do about everyday... but I am cheating on some rules drinking, not working out, and eating to fast. My goal is to slow down, chew and only one beer!

Good Work Everyone! It has been 6 months and I am down almost 80 lbs it is coming slow now. I have spent all summer coaching baseball and not much time working out but I have really enjoyed my father son time. Anyway just checked in and everyone doing great... Manatee wow good job!

Is anyone else still gagging. I do about everyday... but I am cheating on some rules drinking, not working out, and eating to fast. My goal is to slow down, chew and only one beer!

try vodka if you really need to drink

so i guess the gagging is a bit normal if you bend the rules, but i still feel like i can eat to much. Alot of discipline at this point, and only 2 months in.

Hi guys

I'm in Canada and thinking about getting a band.

I'm 61 years old, 6'3", 295 lbs, BMI about 37.

They have local clinics that do them but its about $16,000.

I'm really reluctant to spend all my savings, but if its going to save my life, I will.

I am an addictive type, having recovered from the typical addictions from the 60's and now battling my current addiction : food.

The local clinic wants me to have a BMI of at least 35. But, I'm planning on going back to the gym and working out to improve my fitness, so that if I DO go into surgery I'll be better able to recover.

So, my dilemma is, do I work out, possibly lose just enough weight to take my BMI too low to qualify, or do I get the surgery and workout after?

I've heard of surgeries in Thailand, India, Costa Rica and Mexico. I'd read the good reviews here of the Mexican places, what about those in the far east?

I'd be glad to hear from any of you with suggestions and comments.

Thanks

Hi guys

I'm in Canada and thinking about getting a band.

I'm 61 years old, 6'3", 295 lbs, BMI about 37.

They have local clinics that do them but its about $16,000.

I'm really reluctant to spend all my savings, but if its going to save my life, I will.

I am an addictive type, having recovered from the typical addictions from the 60's and now battling my current addiction : food.

The local clinic wants me to have a BMI of at least 35. But, I'm planning on going back to the gym and working out to improve my fitness, so that if I DO go into surgery I'll be better able to recover.

So, my dilemma is, do I work out, possibly lose just enough weight to take my BMI too low to qualify, or do I get the surgery and workout after?

Thanks

Hey Canada, I am 6'3 and weighed 289 pounds at my heaviest. I was a self pay with zero support from insurance. I chose Lap Band Surgery in Denver Colorado | Lap Band Surgeon in Denver | Gastric Band Surgery Denver | Bariatric Surgery

as my choice for lapband. The total cost was 9,950.00 and that was it. I wasn't mailed bills or overdue notices and I wasn't harassed to pay anything else. I schedule the surgery, had a phone conversation with Dr. Kirshenbaum and then flew to Colorado, handed Natalie my Visa card and said lets knock it out. I have had 3 fills and hit my goal weight In about 5 months. I have had zero complications and have gone from 289 down to 211 today. My lowest has been 198 and I am trying to fine tune where I want to be at. You can search out my name on this web site and see my pics and our stats are about the same. I am 35 years old with a torn ACL and loved the food as well. My advice is to not exercise right now but to go hit the streets. Yes, hit the street and find a softball league you can join for 60+ and older. Go to the bowling alley and get on a weekly league. You need to make sure that you have things lined up to do once you get the band and recover. Take all measurements right now and get body fat measurements. Realize that you will lose inches and not weight and vice versus. Make sure you have your stats down so it is reassuring when your stomach shrinks but not the weight.

If you cant do those activities then find a walking club or hike. How long has anyone ever gone to a Gym? I have a membership at the YMCA and I barely go. You have to find something fun because a treadmill and ipod only work for a few long term.

ok i am down from 384 in feb to 344 today got it done in mex in on a saturday out on sunday all good it came off slow at first but after last mounths fill 14lbs in 33 days:welldoneclap:

Hi:

I'm glad to see a section for guys to talk.

I just got banded July 31, so I'm less than a month out.

I've lost about 20 lbs. it's slower lately.

I'm looking forward to Sept. 9, when I get my first fill.

I'm wondering how that will change my eating and feeling.

Any thoughts.

Schuney

Hey people ... i have been having a lot of pain and i can barely get outta be by my self.. but im not complaining but i need some help... any pain relief methods... or anything that you can suggest for the full liquid diet that can help me just get through this first month... help me out brothas.....:smile2:

Hey people ... i have been having a lot of pain and i can barely get outta be by my self.. but im not complaining but i need some help... any pain relief methods... or anything that you can suggest for the full liquid diet that can help me just get through this first month... help me out brothas.....:smile2: