I don't regret anything!

MY SURGERY was February 21st 2006! So I am going on four month's. I can't express how lucky to have been able to have this surgery! I have followed all the rules since before I got my date and after. My surgery was done by Thomas R. Brown MD,FACS at Colorado Bariatric Surgery Institute/ Center of Excellence! He and his office crew are great! E-mal for them is www.coloradobariatric.com where all kinds of information. Answer questions! There iare even pictures! Of him and his crew. There are some really great and infomative sites online! Lots to read and make your decision. My surgery was done at St. Josephs Hospital. I have dropped 55-60lbs with this tool to get me on track to be healthier and happier. I am walking outside and at a fitness program. I am back behind the wheel and going places and am able to walk from parking lot! I have been one of the lucky ones who have not had ANY PROBLEMS! Kaiser is what my insurance is. They have a GREAT program- as does Dr. Brown! I don't know why I waited so long to break out of my prison! I am so HAPPY! This is my own feeling about the process of recieving such a wonderful process!!!! Others may have problems, All I know is It is Great Tool to get going on a healtier life!I will not miss being stared at,and made fun of, especially from children and people who have never been sick and obese! I say : thumbsup: to all of you thinking about, got a date, or postop! Finally someone listened! Thank-YOU! I am not in any shape or form advertising for any information within this message. This is meant to Help not Hinder!

Glad to hear your report!! I have Kaiser and am waiting to hear from them after submitting my initial paperwork. I have a routine physical later this month so we'll see. I suspect I may have a somewhat difficult time getting approved because many of my health stats are excellent, but we'll see. Liz