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My journey actually started about 4 years ago when I realized that I was no longer in control of my habits. I have been on about every diet out there and had success with a large number of them, only to end up gaining it all back PLUS some once I stopped dieting. I had lost 50 pounds here, 75 pounds there, over and over again and I knew that I needed to make some changes.I went to my general doctor one day due to my blood pressure suddenly soaring. I hopped on the scale only to see that I had gained 60 pounds in just over 2 months! That was my turning point. I knew that if I didn't do something NOW, that I was not going to end up bed-ridden. I already had trouble walking for long periods of time. I had to sit for most of the day at work because my legs and back just couldn't comfortably support my body for any length of time. I was on medicine for blood pressure, depression, edema, thyroid, and irregular menstrual cycles. I went to Dr. Mirza because my General Practitioner highly recommended him and I haven't turned back. I was approved for and done with the surgery within 2 months! In 1.5 months I have lost 32 pounds! I haven't had a big support group at home so it has been a struggle every day to NOT eat things that I shouldn't. I know I will complete my goal and I can't wait!
Age: 45
Height: 5 feet 7 inches
Starting Weight: 396 lbs
Weight on Day of Surgery:
Current Weight: 370 lbs
Goal Weight: 150 lbs
Weight Lost: 26 lbs
BMI: 57.9
Surgery: LAP-BAND
Surgery Status: Post Surgery
First Dr. Visit: 10/16/2009
Surgery Date: 12/29/2009
Hospital Stay: 2 Days
Surgery Funding: Insurance
Insurance Outcome: 1st Letter Approval
amal.cpht's Bariatric Surgeon
5757 Westheimer Rd.
Suite 104
Houston, Texas 77057
Suite 104
Houston, Texas 77057