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Anxiously waiting for approval -- then scheduling my WLS.

I am a happily married 39 year old mother of 2.

9/13/99
I finally got up the nerve to take the next step and see a surgeon. I went to see Dr. Demarco, he explained the procedure, the risks, the outcomes ... I decided then and there that if insurance would approve the procedure (LAP Gastric Bypass) I would do it. I walked away from his office that afternoon excited, but still not quite believing that this surgery would help me. The Dr. was the one who suggested that I check out more about the procedure, and the support groups here on the web. I am soooo glad I found this site.

10/4/99
I was pleasantly suprised - I got a call from my Doctors office this morning, I have been approved by my HMO! I was expecting problems, but there weren't any. My surgery date is scheduled for Dec. 17th.

1/3/00
Had my surgery - No complications!! Back to work today, feeling pretty good. Have lost 25 lbs so far!

2/14/00
Down 41 lbs. in 8 weeks. I am having a small problem, it seems I have a stricture at the opening out of my new stomach. There is a simple outpatient (not painful) procedure done with an endoscope where the Dr. stretches the opening. I had this done on 2/9 and will have to have it repeated again next week. Hopefully all will be better then! Still would do this again if given the choice.

3/7/00
Down 50 lbs. in 12 weeks. Am now feeling great!! Can eat almost anything (pasta's are not so good) just have to watch the portion size. The longer I go the better I feel.

5/8/00
Down 70 lbs. in 20 weeks. Still having problems with strictures, but really like losing the weight.

7/28
Had my gall bladder out -- all of my problems have cleared up. Down a total of 80 lbs. in 7 months. I am now wearing a size 18! Started at size 28+.

10/16/00
I've been feeling fine, but my weight loss has slowed considerably - stuck at around 100 lbs lost. But, next week I am scheduled for a Tummy Tuck!