Micho
44 year old male with 2 children. i've be big since the age of 5 and have now balloned to 420lbs. I've started to get joint pains and it hard to keep up with the kids. i have tried almost every diet out there and have been sucessful for a while on some but eventually regained more than i lost on all. Been researching the bypass option but cannot get up the nerve to take the next step
January 2007
After another brutal holiday season, I've taken the 1st step and made an appointment to attend an informational session. They are booked 3 months out so March was the earliest available.
March 2007
Attend the informational session. The room is packed and speaker is Dr. David Lautz. He lays out all the risks and benefits of the procedure. A lot of information to chew on.
July 2007
After 4 months I've gotten up the nerve to call and set up an appointment with Dr. Lautz but again they are booked 1st available appointment is October.
October 2007
Wow, things are really moving quickly. Meet with Dr. Lautz, recieved my surgery date (1/15/08), meet with the psycaiatrist and dietitian. Final information session for family and pre op appointment set for early January 2008.
January 3, 2008
3days on my pre-op diet and a little less than 2 weeks out from sugery. Oh Oh, wife brings up the possibility that I may suffer from sleep apnea. To be cautious the doctor wants me to attend a sleep study scheduled for 1/7/2008. this may delay my surgery date will know more on the 7th.
