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[size=4]I am one week post-op. My surgery went well. l attempted to have the Lap Band Surgery last December. The doctor didn't place the band because he saw something on my esophagus, which he thought was a hiatal hernia. Fortunately, further tests revealed that there was no problem with my esophagus. In the meantime, l moved and changed insurance companies. l had to start the entire approval process again. Luckily for me, my new surgeon advised me of the failures and unreliability of the Lap Band. l chose to have the Sleeve. l'm really glad that l did after hearing all the horror stories with the Band. So far, so good. l just have to make it through one more week of liquids. [/size]
Age: 50
Height: 5 feet 1 inches
Starting Weight: 236 lbs
Weight on Day of Surgery:
Current Weight: 212 lbs
Goal Weight: 130 lbs
Weight Lost: 24 lbs
BMI: 40.1
Surgery: LAP-BAND
Surgery Status: Post Surgery
First Dr. Visit: 01/20/2013
Surgery Date: 05/16/2013
Hospital Stay: 1 Day
Surgery Funding: Insurance
Insurance Outcome: 1st Letter Approval