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Well... Friday is the big day- I am soooo excited and a bit nervous, but I really have a positive attitude going into this. I have Lupus so I was declined by three surgeons before I found one that would do the surgery and he has worked closely with my Rheumatologist and my Hematologist. The only thing I have to do prior to my surgery is a take a previpac due to some minor bacteria in my stomach to prevent ulcers and be on Lovenox shots for 6 days to help prevent blood clots since I have a high factor to clot due to the Lupus. I have found that my friends have mixed feelings about the surgery but I almost want to think its jealousy as the ones that are not supporting me are also overweight. To my surprise my mom is really supporting me- I just want to be healthy to enjoy my daughter and be able to do things with her that I can no longer do... I just physically can't! Anyhoo I am really excited and will let you know how it goes post-op.
Age: 52
Height: 5 feet 6 inches
Starting Weight: 274 lbs
Weight on Day of Surgery:
Current Weight: 255 lbs
Goal Weight: 145 lbs
Weight Lost: 19 lbs
BMI: 41.2
Surgery: LAP-BAND
Surgery Status: Post Surgery
First Dr. Visit: 02/17/2009
Surgery Date: 08/07/2009
Hospital Stay: n/a
Surgery Funding: Insurance
Insurance Outcome: 1st Letter Approval