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I've been struggling with my weight for 25 years. I've tried every diet there is and been successful at many for a time. The weight has gradually gone up every year and my health has suffered. I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and bad knees. My self esteem is very low and I feel myself withdraw from life. At last I got the support of my husband to check into the proceedure and I made an appointment the next day to begin the process. I attended classes on good nutrition and exercise. and have learned a lot. Finally the approval came from the insurance and the surgery date was set. I had the surgery done Sept. 8th and today is day 6 post-op.
Age: 73
Height: 5 feet 2 inches
Starting Weight: 240 lbs
Weight on Day of Surgery:
Current Weight: 228 lbs
Goal Weight: 140 lbs
Weight Lost: 12 lbs
BMI: 41.7
Surgery: LAP-BAND
Surgery Status: Post Surgery
First Dr. Visit: 01/01/1970
Surgery Date: 09/08/2009
Hospital Stay: n/a
Surgery Funding: Insurance
Insurance Outcome: 1st Letter Approval