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I have always been overweight and struggled to lose weight. My mother is morbidly obese and I knew I was destined for a life of the same unless I did something. I was tired of not being able to lose weight and finally crossed over the line to morbid obesity. When I discovered that my insurance would cover all but $100 to the surgeon, I went for it. I was 95 pounds over my ideal weight, and had gained about 30 of it in the preceeding six months, but my insurance did not have stipulations regarding length of obesity. I ended up paying a little more for a few more co-pays to the hospital and for my psych exam but it was well worth it! THe operation was over 40k and I paid less than 400! Amazing! I am now working toward my new life and feel great about the new me!!
Age: 42
Height: 5 feet 5 inches
Starting Weight: 230 lbs
Weight on Day of Surgery:
Current Weight: 2226 lbs
Goal Weight: 135 lbs
Weight Lost: -1996 lbs
BMI: 370.4
Surgery: LAP-BAND
Surgery Status: Post Surgery
First Dr. Visit: 07/31/2010
Surgery Date: 08/30/2010
Hospital Stay: n/a
Surgery Funding: Insurance
Insurance Outcome: 1st Letter Approval