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Fordgal88

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Fordgal88 last won the day on August 11 2011

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About Fordgal88

  • Rank
    Aspiring Evangelist
  • Birthday 05/25/1973

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    http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#!/shawna.ragland

About Me

  • Biography
    I have been married for 14 years and have 3 wonderful children (2 are 21 and 1 is 12).
  • Gender
    Female
  • Interests
    I enjoy spending time with friends and have recently started a photography business.
  • Occupation
    Administrative Associate
  • City
    Remlap
  • State
    Alabama
  • Zip Code
    35133
I was one of those people who used to be "skinny" when I was younger.  Never had to worry about what I ate at all.  Then I had children and the weight started coming on.  I could lose a few pounds here and there, but it would not be long before it came back with some extra pounds.  Before I knew it I was 250lbs.  This was unacceptable to me.  I was miserable.  I was depressed and would just stay at home and keep eating.  I felt horrible all of the time.  Then I learned that insurance had started covering the lapband procedure.  I went to a local physician's seminar and then made an appointment.  That was October of 2007.  I had my surgery on May 6, 2008.  I have lost over 85lbs (as of 7/20/2009) and I haven't felt this good in a very long time.  It took me a few months to learn my band, but it hasn't been bad at all.  I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. 

Age: 50
Height: 5 feet 9 inches
Starting Weight: 274 lbs
Weight on Day of Surgery:
Current Weight: 149 lbs
Goal Weight: 175 lbs
Weight Lost: 125 lbs
BMI: 22
Surgery: LAP-BAND
Surgery Status: Post Surgery
First Dr. Visit: 10/04/2007
Surgery Date: 05/06/2008
Hospital Stay: n/a
Surgery Funding: Insurance
Insurance Outcome: 1st Letter Approval

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