This has been a long time coming for me. I originally saw my surgeon in October 2007 I believe. I got going on some tests in mid 2008. Went to NY from Florida to see surgeon and he said that he switched hospitals and was waiting on re-certification from Medicare. He was hoping to get the certificate in the summer. He didn't get the certificate till Thanksgiving 2008. I has held off on some test till he got his certification, so that they would still be valid. Well I started the final round of test. I got the physiological consult next week and an endoscopy at the end of the month and the gall bladder ultrasound Weds. These are all the final tests. I hope to have all results to the doctor the first week of May and then schedule surgery for the second week of June. I have been dieting since after the holidays. I have lost some weight, but don't know how much since the scale numbers don't go that high. But I know I have lost since my shorts seem to be falling off of me and the skin feel a little looser.

I just really hope the rest of the results come back okay. I have wanted this for too long and I hope surgery is in my near future. Having it in June give me plenty of time to heal before coming home to FL from NY. I will also see the surgeon multiple times to make sure all is okay. Plus I are up there for a vacation and a friends wedding.

Wish me luck down the stretch...

Sal

Congratulations on your decision to be banded and good luck on your journey.

Thank you!

Sal