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Elizza1976
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After an entire life of being heavy, big boned, over weight, whatever nice way you can say just plain fat. I decisded to do something about it. I have been on every diet on earth and never lost more than 5lbs. So I searched the internet for a solution and I stummbled upon the My NewSelf Program. I called and went to a meeting. Then they contacted my insurance for me and found out I needed 6 mths of Diet Couseling in order to get approved for coverage. So I did that and finally got that done in August. I waited 6 weeks and then I finally got the approval letter. I did my blood work the next week and then I scheduled my surgery. I went on a liquid Diet the day I got my approval letter and I had lost 15lbs before the surgery. Since I had the surgery I have lost 55lbs and counting. It was a life saving event in my life and I hope this encourages someone to make the right decision for them.Wish me Luck!
Age: 48
Height: 5 feet 5 inches
Starting Weight: 360 lbs
Weight on Day of Surgery:
Current Weight: 360 lbs
Goal Weight: 180 lbs
Weight Lost:
BMI: 59.9
Surgery: LAP-BAND
Surgery Status: Post Surgery
First Dr. Visit: 05/28/2009
Surgery Date: 10/29/2009
Hospital Stay: Outpatient
Surgery Funding: Insurance
Insurance Outcome: 1st Letter Approval
Elizza1976's Bariatric Surgeon
St. Louis, Missouri 63122