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After much waffling and indecision, I've decided to go through with it. I'm scheduled to be banded on June 15!
Because I was not optimistic about getting approved, I really buckled down during the 90-day insurance-required diet program, and then continued it pretty much until my surgery date.
So, I definitely made a big dent in my overall weightloss before surgery.
I'm down 44 pounds pre-op, and have 74 pounds to go post-banding.I am very nervous about the surgery, less nervous about afterwards.
My main problem with yo-yo dieting has always been hunger and portion control, not quality of food.
I truly enjoy healthy eating (and cooking!) .... I just eat WAY too much, even though it's good stuff!
Hopefully the Lap-Band will help me over this final hurdle and aid me in finally acheiving my goal of not only getting TO a normal weight, but STAYING there too -- forever! :)
Because I was not optimistic about getting approved, I really buckled down during the 90-day insurance-required diet program, and then continued it pretty much until my surgery date.
So, I definitely made a big dent in my overall weightloss before surgery.
I'm down 44 pounds pre-op, and have 74 pounds to go post-banding.I am very nervous about the surgery, less nervous about afterwards.
My main problem with yo-yo dieting has always been hunger and portion control, not quality of food.
I truly enjoy healthy eating (and cooking!) .... I just eat WAY too much, even though it's good stuff!
Hopefully the Lap-Band will help me over this final hurdle and aid me in finally acheiving my goal of not only getting TO a normal weight, but STAYING there too -- forever! :)
Age: 51
Height: 5 feet 6 inches
Starting Weight: 268 lbs
Weight on Day of Surgery:
Current Weight: 180 lbs
Goal Weight: 155 lbs
Weight Lost: 88 lbs
BMI: 29
Surgery: LAP-BAND
Surgery Status: Post Surgery
First Dr. Visit: 11/10/2009
Surgery Date: 06/15/2010
Hospital Stay: Outpatient
Surgery Funding: Combination
Insurance Outcome: 1st Letter Approval
CurvyCat's Bariatric Surgeon
Austin, Texas 78758