I would like to introduce myself to the Forum. My name is Tom and I am 64 years old and retired. I am 5' 11'' and weight about 320. I have found that my current insurance specifically excludes any bariatric surgery coverage, so I must wait 6 months until I will be on Medicare which will cover the procedure under the program plans I will be signing up for.

I plan to have the procedure done at Danbury Hospital in Connecticut. It is only a ten minute ride and has been named one of the two best Hospitals in the United States for bariatric surgery. I feel lucky to live this close. I have been reading all I can on the procedure and am very excited about the prospects of finally being off medications and regaining my health.

I have read so many LapBand stories on the site and can say that you are all my heros ! In time, I hope to have my great success story to share with you all.

I was wondering how many men of my age have had the procedure and if any of you would so kind as to share your experince. I would love to hear from you. Many thanks for your support.

Tom

Hi and welcome Tom!

There is a lot of info on this site, along with lots of nice people! There is a forum just for men if you scroll down the left side of the page. I think it is crazy you have to wait for medicare to cover the LB procedure. I am glad you have that option, though!

Congrats on your retirement!

Stacey

Barix Clinic Yipsi, MI

Dr. Schram

Lap Band

Highest weight 378

Consult: April 8, 2008

Insurance approval April 20, 2008

PAT's May 28, 2008

Surgery June 10, 2008

Before surgery 371#

After surgery 368#

Current weight 347#