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Hello everyone. My name is John. I live in Lake County, Ohio. I am 36 year's old. I weigh 280lbs. I went about a week ago for a physical (First one in 4-5 yrs) now that i have insurance (Qual Choice). The doctor was very nice and said in a nice way that my back trouble's were due to my over weight. I have known this but now i am going to do something about it. On Wed we will look at the blood work and come up with a game plan on how to do this. He brought up the subject of having by pass surgery. So. Here i am. Anyway. Just wanted to say hi,i will be around the site. John

John welcome to the Ohio Board. I had the surgery Sept 21, 2006 I am down 70 pounds. No problems at all. I feel like a 20 year old. I am 48 this surgery was the best decision I have ever made in my life. I feel so good about my future know. Before I had so many health issues including heart problems. I am excitited to see my Card. I just had a echo done and I am wondering if my heart is stronger. I know it has to be. I walk 2 miles a day. I do the elliptical 20 minutes a day and I do other toning excercises. This surgery saved my life. Please when making your decision read alot of these profiles. That is what helped me make my decision. When I seen how many people have had successful surgerys.. Good luck with your appt Barb

Welcome, John! You might also like to hop over to the Men's board. They are a great bunch and offer a lot of support. Sue

Howdy, neighbor, As you can see, I live right down the street from you. I am 1 year out from surgery and down 160 lbs. It is awesome to be a normal or near normal size. It is the first time in over 30 years that I have been at this weight. My plans include a trip to Cedar Point this summer and I will be riding EVERY SINGLE ROLLER COASTER in that park! I can't wait. Good luck, it has been an awesome, incredible journey. One I would do again in a heartbeat. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Send me an email and I will send you my phone # if you have any questions. Good luck. Linda 367/208/?

Hi John, I also had qualchoice when i had my bypass. they were great except from what i heard was that they put a cap on the surgery( $10,000) I had mine done at university and had a great experience with them. where do you think you might have it done at? rich w

I work for UH systems at one of their clinic's so i will do it at UH i am sure if it come's to that. I am a long way from that day. I goto the doctors on Wed to make my plans for weight loss. John