CandyStarr
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I have been overweight my entire life...going through many of the same ups and downs as the rest of us feeling less of a person because there was so much more of me. However I decided to get the lap band instead of gastric because my father had gastric and lost so much so quickly that he went crazy and that scared me. I also decided to go with the lap band because I wanted to improve my health and finally learn what it was like to be thin. I had to meet with the doctor for almost a year before my insurance would approve the proceedure, and finally I had my surgery date on March 18th, 2008...but then due to personal struggles I couldn't get my fills very often. I lost about 6 sizes since my surgery but I feel as if I haven't lost enough weight and I am rather frustrated. Now I have new insurance and they don't cover anything regarding the lapband so now I can't afford to get new fills...I'm here hoping to gain some support in my quest.
Age: 44
Height: 5 feet 10 inches
Starting Weight: 374 lbs
Weight on Day of Surgery:
Current Weight: 312 lbs
Goal Weight: 160 lbs
Weight Lost: 62 lbs
BMI: 44.8
Surgery: LAP-BAND
Surgery Status: Post Surgery
First Dr. Visit: 01/11/2007
Surgery Date: 03/17/2008
Hospital Stay: n/a
Surgery Funding: Combination
Insurance Outcome: Approved after Legal Action
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SkyLex Advanced Surgical
1301 20th Street Suite 440
Santa Monica, California 90404
1301 20th Street Suite 440
Santa Monica, California 90404