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I started looking into a surgical option to help with my weight issues. I researched the surgery my insurance would cover in 2008, the gastric bypass, and felt it was far to invasive. In 2009, my insurance opted to cover the lap-band. Then the hard part was getting the amount of weight the insurance company required before I could get the surgery authorized. I didn't do too well and had to get my time extended. That time it was the kick in the pants I needed and I was able to drop the required weight. Once I was able to see the surgeon, it all happened pretty quickly. My surgery was delayed because I got sick and the surgeon rightly postponed it twice. That was frustrating, but both times he made the right call. I ended up getting the surgery two days before Christmas. Am four days after surgery and feel surprisingly good.
Age: 58
Height: 5 feet 6 inches
Starting Weight: 382 lbs
Weight on Day of Surgery:
Current Weight: 347 lbs
Goal Weight: 170 lbs
Weight Lost: 35 lbs
BMI: 56
Surgery: LAP-BAND
Surgery Status: Post Surgery
First Dr. Visit: 11/06/2009
Surgery Date: 12/24/2009
Hospital Stay: Outpatient
Surgery Funding: Insurance
Insurance Outcome: 1st Letter Approval
PamHil's Bariatric Surgeon
Olympia, Washington 98310