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I am 48 years old and have been a Type 1 diabetic since I was 23 for the past 25 years. I have been on an insulin pump for the past 11 years. I have gained approximately 60 pounds in the past 9 years, and was approximately 40 pounds overweight before gaining that amount. I am presently 245 pounds as of today. The diabetes has been a constant struggle, and within the past 15 years or so, losing weight has grown to be impossible. I get really disciplined and eat healthy, (not starving) and walking briskly each day and only gain weight continually. I also had my thyroid gland removed over 30 years ago, and it has been regulated, yet I cannot lose weight. If I keep gaining weight, this will kill me. I am desperate and ready to try anything. It's not an issue of vanity anymore, I feel like I am dying.
I am 48 years old and have been a Type 1 diabetic since I was 23 for the past 25 years. I have been on an insulin pump for the past 11 years. I have gained approximately 60 pounds in the past 9 years, and was approximately 40 pounds overweight before gaining that amount. I am presently 245 pounds as of today. The diabetes has been a constant struggle, and within the past 15 years or so, losing weight has grown to be impossible. I get really disciplined and eat healthy, (not starving) and walking briskly each day and only gain weight continually. I also had my thyroid gland removed over 30 years ago, and it has been regulated, yet I cannot lose weight. If I keep gaining weight, this will kill me. I am desperate and ready to try anything. It's not an issue of vanity anymore, I feel like I am dying.
Age: 61
Height: 5 feet 8 inches
Starting Weight: 245 lbs
Weight on Day of Surgery:
Current Weight: 245 lbs
Goal Weight: 150 lbs
Weight Lost:
BMI: 37.2
Surgery: LAP-BAND
Surgery Status: Pre Surgery
First Dr. Visit:
Surgery Date:
Hospital Stay: n/a
Surgery Funding: Combination
Insurance Outcome: Yet to Apply