It's been a long time....

Jul 10, 2016

I had Lap Band surgery 8 years ago. It was removed 7 years ago due to complications and slippage. I considered revision then - but my insurance at the time would only revise to Gastric Bypass/RNY. I would consider Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy but it wasn't an option without insurance help. I have spent the last 6-7 years helpomgymmandbrother through serious health issues and handlingmy mother's death and have seriously put my own health and well being on the back burner. I need to make myself a priority. Recently my work changed to insurance that will cover Gastric Sleeve and I am seriously considering it. I have been Weight Watchering for over two years without the kind of results I would like to see. I am just so tired of worrying about my weight and I need a hip replacement and haven't been able to get the weight off to have that done either. I feel stiff and don't want to continue feeling like I am in a never ending cycle of hip pain and not being able to move to help get this weight off. I amnow 51 and can't wait forever to take care of myself. 

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