Whats up everyone my name is Chris. I've been on "the lap band journey" for about 9 months now. During the summer of last year I went to my doctor for a checkup and he asked if I ever thought about weight loss surgery. I told him I thought about it and have done a little research but haven't pursued anything yet. He recommended me to an associate of his who does WLS so after a couple of weeks of thinking about it I gave him a call. I spoke to his secretary and got an appointment for January since he wasn't accepting any new patients until after the New Year.

The day of my consultation finally came around after a long holiday season. I did the basic physical(weight/height/etc.) and from that he determined I was a candidate for surgery. Fast forward to today, I'm now done with the Upper GI series, liver/gall bladder ultrasound, stress test/EKG, nutritionist, and psych eval. My last step is to see my surgeon again next week and hopefully submit everything to insurance. If all goes well I will get my date for surgery. Wish me luck. :thumbsup:

I also forgot to mention my stats...

Starting weight: 410 pounds

Starting height: 6'7"

Goal weight: Im thinking anywhere between 280-300 is a good start.

Good luck on your journey....it will change your life for the better....:thumbsup:

Good luck. HOpe it all goes well with the insurance company. Soon you will be well on your way to living a healthy life.

It has changed my life forever, my only regret was not doing it sooner!

Thanks for the kind words.

Wow I'd look like a midget next to you, I'm only 5'4 - No offense to midgets

haha well I'm only 5'1" so I would like REALLY short next to him