Patsy
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Banded Feb 3, 2003, weight at time of banding 263lbs, banded by DR. Santiago Horgan.
I prolapse in 2007 with the removal of fluid from the band and about 12 months healing time, then getting back to fill/unfill.
Changed Physicians in 2006 and am currently with of Dr. Brian Lahmann, Joliet Illnois. (BEST EVER)
( I have had a love hate relationship with my band) for the past 8.5 years The band has truelly become not only my best friend but at times my worst enemy).
I have learned the ups and downs and the do's and dont's.
Feb 2003 Starting weight 263lbs
Weight at time of prolapse 2007 - 167 lbs
Current weight 2011 - 200lbs
I have learned that no matter what type of WLS we opt for, we are what we eat.
I prolapse in 2007 with the removal of fluid from the band and about 12 months healing time, then getting back to fill/unfill.
Changed Physicians in 2006 and am currently with of Dr. Brian Lahmann, Joliet Illnois. (BEST EVER)
( I have had a love hate relationship with my band) for the past 8.5 years The band has truelly become not only my best friend but at times my worst enemy).
I have learned the ups and downs and the do's and dont's.
Feb 2003 Starting weight 263lbs
Weight at time of prolapse 2007 - 167 lbs
Current weight 2011 - 200lbs
I have learned that no matter what type of WLS we opt for, we are what we eat.
Age: 60
Height: 5 feet 4 inches
Starting Weight: 263 lbs
Weight on Day of Surgery:
Current Weight: 191 lbs
Goal Weight: 160 lbs
Weight Lost: 72 lbs
BMI: 32.8
Surgery: LAP-BAND
Surgery Status: Post Surgery
First Dr. Visit: 08/09/2002
Surgery Date: 02/03/2003
Hospital Stay: Outpatient
Surgery Funding: Insurance
Insurance Outcome: 1st Letter Approval
Patsy's Bariatric Surgeon