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Ruth613

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I have been struggling with weight most of my life. Although not obese, I always envy my friends who were very slim and could feet to pretty much any outfit. After I married, I got pregnant pretty much right away and started gaining weight. my weight went from 150 to 212 with first pregnancy and 2 years after with my second pregnancy my weight went all the way to 233. lost about 17 lb after child birth and i have been on a yo yo diet pretty much ever after. I have tried many diet including weight watchers, LA weight loss, Atkins, suger busters, nutritionist and ......  I am a good loser and have lost up to 45 lb at one point 5 yrs ago but I have gained every thing plus. 
last year on my annual check up my doctor told me, I may want  to try Lap band  weight loss surgery. I have been studying my options very carefully,  for the past few month I have met two good surgons  and I finally  came to the conclussion that I will  benefit from Lap Band however all the complications that may come with it in addition to having a husband who is very scared and not supportive turned me to a emotion rolllercoaster.  My Surgery date is in about 2 weeks.
I would love to hear your advise on what to do

Age: 54
Height: 5 feet 6 inches
Starting Weight: 244 lbs
Weight on Day of Surgery:
Current Weight: 245 lbs
Goal Weight: 150 lbs
Weight Lost: -1 lbs
BMI: 39.5
Surgery: LAP-BAND
Surgery Status: Pre Surgery
First Dr. Visit:
Surgery Date:
Hospital Stay: n/a
Surgery Funding: Insurance
Insurance Outcome: n/a

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