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After trying everything and finally deciding I couldn't bear another serious attempt at a VLCD to lose 100+ lbs., I decided I was finally going to bite the bullet and have the LapBand procedure. I booked a consultation with the Healthier Weight clinic in London, UK (where I now live) and my surgery was scheduled for one week later. From an outside perspective it seemed like a rash decision, but I have been researching and considering WLS for almost 10 years. My weight and consequently my physical and emotional health finally reached a 'no tolerance' limit and I decided I didn't want to wait another minute to give myself a chance at a normal, healthy life.My surgeon's name is Mr. Ameet Patel - a brilliant, kind and skillful man who put me at ease when I was having some serious pre-op panic. I look forward to the opportunity to work with this device to achieve a sustainable, healthy weight.
Age: 51
Height: 5 feet 6 inches
Starting Weight: 2645 lbs
Weight on Day of Surgery:
Current Weight: 2534 lbs
Goal Weight: 150 lbs
Weight Lost: 111 lbs
BMI: 409
Surgery: LAP-BAND
Surgery Status: Post Surgery
First Dr. Visit: 01/01/1970
Surgery Date: 09/17/2009
Hospital Stay: 2 Days
Surgery Funding: n/a
Insurance Outcome: n/a