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fig1927

LAP-BAND Patients
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About fig1927

  • Rank
    Advanced Member
  • Birthday 09/19/1949

About Me

  • Gender
    Female
  • Occupation
    Travel ICU registered nurse
  • City
    De Ridder
  • State
    Louisiana
  • Zip Code
    70634
Overall the experience was fine. I didnt have any complications other than needing antibiotics for a few extra days according to my primary care physician. The clinic / hospital is small, the staff is very attentive and helpful. They clean all the time and other than having to wait your turn for surgery in a tiny area things went as expected.
Its a personal decision for everyone. I was scared and read all I could but did it anyway because I dont have insurance and it was the only option for me. My family was against it, but it turned out okay.
My surgery was in May and with my low BMI loosing is very difficult. Im very frustrated that Im not loosing as I expected, but grateful that I did stop gaining. I am very restricted but I am hungry all the time, just cant eat.

Age: 74
Height: 5 feet 1 inches
Starting Weight: 155 lbs
Weight on Day of Surgery:
Current Weight: 152 lbs
Goal Weight: 115 lbs
Weight Lost: 3 lbs
BMI: 28.7
Surgery: LAP-BAND
Surgery Status: Post Surgery
First Dr. Visit: 05/16/2012
Surgery Date: 05/16/2012
Hospital Stay: 2 Days
Surgery Funding: Self Paid
Insurance Outcome: n/a

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