:rolleyes2:Hi guys, I'm so glad I found this site it's awesome. I just started the process and hope to have the procedure within the next 9-12 mos. Any suggestions, comments, encouragement welcome.

Hello -

I'm on the very first step of this process.

I gained over 80 lbs. in one year after the "correction" of an overactive thyroid gland.

Now with diabetes (under control - no meds yet), bad knees, persistent depression, rare trips outside the home and now eye problems -

IT'S TIME for something!

My regular doctor scolds me -

"just stop eating and do what I DO - ride your bike every day"

He actually laughed at me when I inquired about GBS consultation.

My diabetic counselor first suggested Dr. Bono and my endocrinologist agreed.

Highest weight to date is 220.

Lowest was 197 after a strict 2 week regimen.

My BMI is 35.9.

I guess the first step is to call First Priority to clear the way for a consultation.

I am from Old Foreg Pa ..Pizza Capital of The World ...lol I have the A-- to prove it ..

I will be going to Dr Kuri in Aug.....

Hello "Old Forge"

I'm from Dalton, married to an Old Forge "exile", pizza-lovin' and in search of a band-buddy for support and also for possible ride sharing to Hazelton.

I'm on the first rung of this process.

Phone calls to First Priority HMO today and my PCP.

At the recommendation of my weight-loss manager from 1st Priority, my endocrinologist and my Psychiatrist - I'm hoping to use Dr. Bono.

I know there are sessions in Hazelton to attend in the pre-surgical phase.

Anybody else out there from the Dalton, Clarks Summit, Scranton area also at this stage to share car-pooling?

Hay Elayne

oh i love it "old forge exile" can u do that to my husband LOL!!!!!!

i also know about pizza-lovin ...fyi my last name is salerno .......

I am actually going to the seminar in philly at the univ.of penn.

they dont require the 6month diet if your ins doesnt require it !!

i am boardline with my BMI so if I dont qualify i am going to mexico and i will know much sooner in philly then hazelton ...that is the only reason i opted for philly .....

wen is your first visit to hazelton?

I have to call Jane at Dr. Bono's tomorrow.

There is an introduction seminar on July 28 in Hazelton.

That's all I know so far.

(and - durn, darn, drat, *$% and *&^%!

I have a sore tongue that's made it difficult to eat and plus the sweating humidity up here I thought for sure I'd lose an ounce.

Noooo

I gained one.)

My weight is goofy and exasperating -

Regardless of how much I eat or how little - I don't gain and I rarely lose.

I hope this isn't the pattern after the surgery as well