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Linnipoo

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I'm researching the possibilities of having this procedure. I would really like to hear from women similar to myself (age, weight, BMI,) to see how they're coming along. Also, I don't have insurance, so I have been thinking about Mexico (can't BELIEVE I'm thinking about surgery in Mexico!?) I've heard a lot about a Dr. Ariel Ortiz in Tijuana, but any info would be great.I'm 30. I drink plenty of water (no additives,) I take a good vitamin multi-pak and usually start my day with a probiotic raw-food green protein drink. I don't smoke and I'm a light, occasional drinker. Once upon a time I was an exercise bulemic in an abusive marriage. I've healed up and moved on, but now I've got a another problem, about 90 lbs of weight gain. I've spent the last two years going to the gym and eating sensibly, and my weight gain has stopped, but I can't get the numbers to actually go down. It's starting to give me a whole new set of complexes, to the extent that recently I completely avoided an opportunity to celebrate the birthday of an old friend and former flame I haven't seen in years, because I couldn't bear the thought of him or any of those old friends seeing me like this. I weigh 240 lbs now, with a BMI of 41, which is morbidly obese. I don't feel morbid, darnit. I don't need to look like it either. Thanks and Loves,Linnipoo

Age: 29
Height: 5 feet 4 inches
Starting Weight: 240 lbs
Weight on Day of Surgery:
Current Weight: 240 lbs
Goal Weight: 150 lbs
Weight Lost:
BMI: 41.2
Surgery: LAP-BAND
Surgery Status: Pre Surgery
First Dr. Visit: 01/01/70
Surgery Date:
Hospital Stay: n/a
Surgery Funding: n/a
Insurance Outcome: n/a

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