Hello, I've finally scheduled my surgery for January 22nd. A large part of my decision to move forward with this has to do with this forum, the comments and discussions have been great in helping me become educated. I am self-pay, my weight hovers just under 40 BMI and fortunately I have no co-morbidity's. I have a family history of Bariatric surgery and want to head off my weight problems before I develop co-morbidity's. I look forward to the good advice and support this forum offers.

I'm in the Dallas area by the way and having Dr. Gonzalez perform the procedure. They're offering a great self-pay option right now.

Welcome to LapBandTalk!

I also had a BMI that would hover around 40 and on the day of my surgery was about 37. It's really frustrating to look at pictures of yourself and realize how HEAVY you are and then have insurance companies try to tell you that you aren't *that* fat.

Big08, good luck. I was just banded a week ago.

I'm also from the Dallas area. I am having my surgery done in Rowlette. Good luck to you!