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I have been overweight all of my adult life, and most of my adolesent life. Like most people, I had tried most every diet known to man, from phem-fen to Jenny Craig. I had been succesful in losing some weight, but never made my goal weight. I was also never able to keep the weight off. A friend of mine had had gastric bypass surgery and had some success with it. I was apprehensive about altering my body in that way, so I decided that was not an option for me. I had began to see more information on TV for the lap-band system and it peaked my interest. I had done some minor research into lap-band, but the out of pocket expense was more than I could manage. Then in 2009, I went on a weekend cruise, and while I was waiting for my friend to get ready, I noticed myself in the mirror. I was sitting on the bed, sideways, and looked like a whale, Don't get me wrong, I KNEW I was FAT, but that view blew me away. I knew then as soon as I returned home, I was going to figure out a way to have this surgery. After attending a seminar, I began speaking to a facilitator about the procedures I needed to do to have this surgery. After again being quoted $15K, I was disheartened. I began looking into other options, including surgery in Mexico. I located a Dr. in Cancun, whom I felt comfortable with, and proceeded with surgery in May, 2009. Since surgery, I have lost 50lbs, almost halfway to my goal weight. I feel better, look better, and have a new confidence. This is the best thing I could have done for myself.
Age: 52
Height: 5 feet 2 inches
Starting Weight: 250 lbs
Weight on Day of Surgery:
Current Weight: 200 lbs
Goal Weight: 145 lbs
Weight Lost: 50 lbs
BMI: 36.6
Surgery: LAP-BAND
Surgery Status: Post Surgery
First Dr. Visit: 02/10/2009
Surgery Date: 05/23/2009
Hospital Stay: Outpatient
Surgery Funding: Self Paid
Insurance Outcome: n/a