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My lapband story - wow, where to begin. I have been heavy all my life. Maybe that's not quite true. I've been heavy since I was about six, so practiaclly all my life. After giving birth to my first child, a beautifull little girl, I decided that I was done with the dieting, done with the obesity. I wanted to make a change. I had tried everything under the sun, Weight Watchers, exercize, medication, on and on and on. Nothing worked for me. So I decided that I wanted to have lap band surgery. I was afraid of gastric bypass because I had friends that suffered pretty serious complications. I didn't want to do anything that was going to put my life in danger, especially with a new baby in my life. I was very lucky to have good health insurance, and I was quickly approved for surgery. I made the decision to have surgery in January, and was banded by April 8. I just had my second fill yesterday, and I am feeling great. I am down about 30 pounds, and ready to lose more. This has been the best decision I have ever made. I can't wait to keep going!
Age: 48
Height: 5 feet 10 inches
Starting Weight: 366 lbs
Weight on Day of Surgery:
Current Weight: 255 lbs
Goal Weight: 180 lbs
Weight Lost: 111 lbs
BMI: 36.6
Surgery: LAP-BAND
Surgery Status: Post Surgery
First Dr. Visit: 02/25/2009
Surgery Date: 04/08/2009
Hospital Stay: Outpatient
Surgery Funding: Insurance
Insurance Outcome: 1st Letter Approval