Yeah, I'm still around. I haven't had it done yet because my doctor wanted me to see a specialist for your heart, lungs and other things before going ahead withthe procedure. They are very thorough where I am having it done. Some specialists had long waiting lists so I had to wait it out. I see my final specialist, the pulmonologist on the December 30 and if she gives me the okay it's all systems go. I will degfinitely keep you updated as things transpire.

Please do. Sending good thoughts your way! :)

Thanks :)

I know someone who had this done and lost a lot of weight. He's now looking to have his insurance pay for the reconstructive surgery to follow up (to remove all the loose skin, yuck). Anyway, he gained some back because a lot of times he still ate like he did before..........i mean huge quantities, and it would make him sick. YOu have to change your lifestyle still if you want it to work for real.

Update: My LS and I chatted last week. She is expecting. She had her first child 5 or 6 years prior to her surgery.


Someone told me you can "tell" a person who has had GB or stomach stapling.... their heads are usually bigger than their body. :confused:

**whispering** Star Jones:o

2 of my coworkers had it done and they're doing well. One had it done in Sept. she was 310lbs. She now weighs 170! :o Another had it done a month prior . She was 286 now weighs 140. she's trying to eat food like cakes and cookies not to lose any more, but if either of them over-do it they get really sick.

**pssst** Al Roker & Carnie Wilson

So?? Was it all systems go?

All systems go...sorta
 

My pulmonologist decided to wait to ok me. I see her on Monday. Then as of January, my medical insurance said I would have to see a dietician every month for a year before they would OK it. Now that my doctor has found this out, he is in the process of contacting my medical insurance company to bypass that (no pun intended). So hopefully by September or October at the latest, I can have it done. A family member had it done last Monday and was home by Thursday. She didn't tell anyone until it was over. So now I will have a buddy to share things with. Thanks for the interest though.

Definately keep us (or me, at least!) updated!! This is something I've been looking into for years and it definately has me stoked.

One of my good sororfriends just had the surgery done about a month ago. She went through a long process of lifestyle change and weight loss to get to a 'safe' weight. She is recovering fine and should be back to work soon.

I was coming to post the same thing and I suspect is about the same person! I saw her just the other night and she seemed to be doing quite well and enjoying being out of work for the time being!

Probably...she used to be in your chapter! :)