All my life I have been fat. I was a fat kid, I was a fat teenager, and I became a fat adult. Oh sure, I tried every diet that I thought would help. I did the diet and excercise thing (40 lbs), I took phentermine till I thought my head would explode (80 lbs), I drank so many Medi-fast shakes, I had night mares about them (60 lbs), but the weight always came back on.
Well, I finally went to a bariatric surgeon and I am taking the steps to get a LAP band. I have jokingly referred to it as a "C" clamp that is going to choke off my esophagus
Don't get me wrong, I take this all very seriously, but I like to joke around alot.
I am scared and excited and freaked out about the cost, my Visa card company is going to love the interest they make off of me. My Surgeon charges a $3000 admin fee (up front of course) and the hosp want to be payed before I check in. I have already set aside $750 in less than 3 weeks. Is is amazing how much you can save when you are motivated.