HI to all my Arizona friends.  I am back in Okotoks Alberta  and we had a huge snowstorm this weekend!!!! Sure wish I was back there with you all.
I have been home three months now and have had a backslide and regained 12 lbs but I am back in gear now and getting it off.  All kicks in the butt will be greatly appreciated.
I really want to get some more weight off before August as my sisters and I are going to Ireland for my 60 birthday, and of course I want to come back to Arizona in October lighter than when I left in the spring.
Just missing you all and wanted to say hi.     Love Eydie

After a year long search and testing, Appeals, etc. I am having surgery for the Band on June 3.  Today is my 10th day of CLEAR liquids and even tho I'm hungry and tired, I'm hanging in there. Can't wait!!

 After taking a break and being wishy washy about getting was I am back. I have started the process here in Az and am 99.9% sure I am getting banded. Seems to be the best choice for myself. I am also looking at having Dr. Blackstone as my surgeon. Im just now waiting to get more info from my case manager and to move forward with this decision. I am excited for how my life will change in the positive.

Any advice etc is welcome so don't be shy.

Kari

Did Banner Good Sam start a Bariatrics program again?  I know they shut it down a year ago or so but I suspect they remain equipped for Bariatrics?  Hmmmm....let us know and good luck!....Oh and I'd recommend continuing research on the TYPE of surgery.  The surgeon CAN make a HUGE difference as some have much better stats than others and some even have some "pings" against them.  Be your advocate for your body and your hubby's bodies.  Your kiddos definitely need a healthy mom and dad.

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Thank you for your response!  For reasons I won't get in to here, we are really hoping to use Banner Good Samaritan as the hospital of choice (probably equal in importance than the doctor performing the surgery). 

We are in a more remote part of AZ and will be traveling 3-4 hours each way to see a doctor in the Phoenix area.  We will be in the Phx area the weekend of June 5 but have plans that will keep us busy until around 5 p.m.

Surgery makes me nervous!  But I am most happy for my husband, and I think that in supporting him, my weight will probably come off quickly as well.  He has at least 100 pounds to lose to be at a healthier weight, I have closer to 75-85 pounds.  With our kids to consider, we need to make sure he is 100% recovered and healthy before I start the journey.  Really hoping he does not have to wait 6 months or go through the medically supervised diet, but we are waiting for a copy of our policy certificate from BCBS, so I am not sure what the plan docs will state about bariatric surgery requirements (other than 1k access fee). 

Anyhow, thanks again!