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Shebert
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I had many health issues and was unable to really walk or function. My legs were filling up with fluid, my blood pressure was 169 over 99 everyday, I could not breath well along with many other issues. I spoke to Dr. Deol and went thru the process of getting approved for either the band or gastric surgery. After long discussion I decided the band was what I wanted. I had to stop drinking anything with carbonation which I knew would be hard but I did it. I did the optifast 800 for two weeks before the surgery, had the surgery and have lost 125lb to date and have kept it off. Dr. Deol was a great support for me and helped me with any and all situations that occurred.
Age: 56
Height: 5 feet 6 inches
Starting Weight: 325 lbs
Weight on Day of Surgery:
Current Weight: 175 lbs
Goal Weight: 185 lbs
Weight Lost: 150 lbs
BMI: 28.2
Surgery: LAP-BAND
Surgery Status: Post Surgery
First Dr. Visit: 02/06/2006
Surgery Date: 05/05/2006
Hospital Stay: Outpatient
Surgery Funding: Insurance
Insurance Outcome: 1st Letter Approval