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my highest weight was june/july 2007, at 298 pounds. that scared me.
by october 2007 (after the renaissance festival), my weight was down to 272.
december 2007, at my annual physical, i asked my doctor about weight loss surgery - she gave me a referral to the health east bariatric clinic.
january 2008, i went to the information session required by the clinic before you can make an appointment.
february 2008, i had my first appointment and "officially" started the 6 months of "structured weight loss" required by my insurance. during those six months, i'll be going through the psych evaluations, physical therapy, nutritionist meetings, and so on that are pre-requisites for the surgery.
august 4, 2008, all my requirements are completed - psych approval, nutritionist approval, bariatrician approval. i've lost 19 pounds on the clinic's records, and they're submitting to insurance this week!
