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I am sure my story is like many others. I have struggled with my weight since I was a little girl. The only way I could loose weight was to starve myself so I started a long road of yo - yo dieting at about the age of 12. I have asthma and COPD ( I have stopped smoking since 2008) so I can't do a lot of cardio. I could lose 20 lbs and then I would stop. I always thought surgery was the easy way out until I started researching it more. I decided that I needed the tool to help me live a longer life. I have a wonderful husband, 2 daughters and 2 beautiful grandchildren. I want to be the fun Nana - I want to play with my grandkids. So here I am - a week post surgery - and I know that this was the best decision for me. I feel wonderful!
Age: 61
Height: 5 feet 4 inches
Starting Weight: 260 lbs
Weight on Day of Surgery:
Current Weight: 238 lbs
Goal Weight: 150 lbs
Weight Lost: 22 lbs
BMI: 40.8
Surgery: Gastric Sleeve
Surgery Status: Post Surgery
First Dr. Visit: 04/08/2013
Surgery Date: 09/12/2013
Hospital Stay: 1 Day
Surgery Funding: Combination
Insurance Outcome: 1st Letter Approval
kjrutland's Bariatric Surgeon
Glen Allen, Virginia