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Hi everyone my name is Catherine i am 23yrs old i am currently very interested in the lapband surgery.vI weigh 290lbs but 50lbs I blame on my boyfriend of 4 yrs due to the fact we always go out on dates that involves eating and drinking lol (yeah yup.. his fault lol). I have my first appoitment to my new life december 21 2009 I have very great health insurance due to my job so i am soooo glad i dont have to pay for anything so I feel like I have nothing standing in my way but me.I am soooo glad that i found this site this is very very informational and i love seeing the before and after pics and people experience. I am black so i was always looking google for people my race who had the lap band but i never found any untill this website yeah sooo ummmmm..... I dont know what else to write Hopefully I can meet new people who is going through my same struggles and experience.
Age: 38
Height: 5 feet 2 inches
Starting Weight: 299 lbs
Weight on Day of Surgery:
Current Weight: 299 lbs
Goal Weight: 150 lbs
Weight Lost:
BMI: 54.7
Surgery: LAP-BAND
Surgery Status: Pre Surgery
First Dr. Visit: 01/15/2010
Surgery Date: 04/15/2010
Hospital Stay: n/a
Surgery Funding: Insurance
Insurance Outcome: 1st Letter Approval
Nycfw's Bariatric Surgeon
Patchogue, New York 11787