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Hello my name is Joe. I have been dealing with weight issues for a very long time. In 2005 I had a lap band put in. I was ukp to 310 lbs. I got down to 200 lbs and waiverd up to 230 lbs. i hit bottom and couldn't loose any more weight. I found a great Doctor by then name of PANDURANGAN KRISHNARAJ. I was preferred by my personel physician.
Dr. Krishnarja was a God send. Not only remove my lapband but suggested my next step to hacve the sleeve put in. His staff is incredible. Don't know what I would have done without their help in support.
The main reason I wanted to have this surgery is because I am a TYPE 2 DIABECTIC. When THE LAP BAND didn't help in this reguard I needed a alternative. I spoke to several people and they said the sleeve was a much better opltion. This past March I was put on insulin and three kinds of pills. Needless to say this has given me a wake up call to do something while there is still time.
The good news is I have the surgery set for September 18th, 2015. I am looking forward to my new journey and new improved me.
If anyone has suggestions on keeping back on track with my diabeties I welconme them. Anything that I should look for during this process would also be very help[ful.
Thank you in advance welcoming me to this forum.
Dr. Krishnarja was a God send. Not only remove my lapband but suggested my next step to hacve the sleeve put in. His staff is incredible. Don't know what I would have done without their help in support.
The main reason I wanted to have this surgery is because I am a TYPE 2 DIABECTIC. When THE LAP BAND didn't help in this reguard I needed a alternative. I spoke to several people and they said the sleeve was a much better opltion. This past March I was put on insulin and three kinds of pills. Needless to say this has given me a wake up call to do something while there is still time.
The good news is I have the surgery set for September 18th, 2015. I am looking forward to my new journey and new improved me.
If anyone has suggestions on keeping back on track with my diabeties I welconme them. Anything that I should look for during this process would also be very help[ful.
Thank you in advance welcoming me to this forum.
Age: 74
Height: 5 feet 8 inches
Starting Weight: 236 lbs
Weight on Day of Surgery:
Current Weight: 216 lbs
Goal Weight: 180 lbs
Weight Lost: 20 lbs
BMI: 32.8
Surgery: Gastric Sleeve
Surgery Status: Pre Surgery
First Dr. Visit: 05/12/2015
Surgery Date: 09/18/2015
Hospital Stay: n/a
Surgery Funding: Combination
Insurance Outcome: n/a
xlawman's Bariatric Surgeon
Zephyrhills, Florida