I go in for my physical today. Need to have some blood work done. Hopefully everything goes well. I cant remember the last time I went in for a physical. Wow, my first real step twords getting my band. Can't believe it.

Sounds like you're on your way.

Good luck, Hope every thing goes good for you.

Good Luck, I hope everything works out for you!

So, how'd it go? Did you ask about the band? What did your Dr say? I'm gettin 'cited for you. I go next Fri to my PCP...let me know what to say/not to say.

WooHoo! That first step is always the biggest! Congratulations!!!

Well I just got back and check up went okay. Bad news is, either my scale is off or I've gained a little weight...oooppppsss. Well they did some bloodwork to check my thyroid and for diabetes ect. Sure all will turn out fine. It really wasn't to difficult or stressfull, Kathy. I don't really have too much advise to give you. Since you and I are both self pay we don't have the same hoops to jump threw that some of the others do. I really wont know anything for a few days untill my blood work comes back.

Bad news is, either my scale is off or I've gained a little weight...oooppppsss.

VERY normal... But be careful!!! This is extra weight that you will fight with.

I had my consultation in April and approx. 8 weeks later was my actual surgery. From all of my 'last suppers' I gained 13 pounds in that time frame.

I often think that IF I wouldnt have gained that extra weight, I would be well below my first goal... -200 !!!!

Good luck!

Good luck getting your band!

Post an update here, Bandit, I'm following you! Hope all is good news.