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I have been overweight for my entire life. I was diagnosed with Type II diabetes in 1998. I spent several years in denial of my disease and ended up in ICU. This was one wake up call to take my medications and take care of myself. Despite, having good blood glucose control after my scare, I continued to gain weight and was put on three different medications. I decided to get lap band surgery in order to take better control of my diabetes and weight. I had surgery on December 18, 2009. I am only a week and half into it. At times, it has been pretty easy, but I still have moments when I see a certain food and wish I could have it. I am hoping that with time, those cravings will go away.
Age: 55
Height: 5 feet
Starting Weight: 188 lbs
Weight on Day of Surgery:
Current Weight: 175 lbs
Goal Weight: 115 lbs
Weight Lost: 13 lbs
BMI: 34.2
Surgery: LAP-BAND
Surgery Status: Post Surgery
First Dr. Visit: 11/17/2009
Surgery Date: 12/18/2009
Hospital Stay: n/a
Surgery Funding: Financed
Insurance Outcome: Yet to Apply
liemitchell's Bariatric Surgeon
BayChoice Bariatric Center
11914 Astoria Blvd. Ste.125
Houston, Texas 77089
11914 Astoria Blvd. Ste.125
Houston, Texas 77089