Megan H.
Thought this story might be told best using a timeline.
6/1/08 - Decided to have WLS
6/15/08 - After conducting a lot of research, decided to have lap band
6/24/08 - Attended NYU Information Session
7/1/08 - Attended Lenox Hill Information Session. Decided to go with NYU
7/6/08 - Started pre-op diet
7/25/08 - Appointment with Dr. Huberman, the psychologist with NYU
1/30/09 - Had meeting with nutritionist
2/1/09 - Since my insurance coverage changed at the beginning of the year, I learned that I didn't need to continue with the diet.
2/15/09 - Info sent to insurance company
3/1/09 - Got surgery date (3/30/09)
3/15/09 - Started pre-surgery diet
3/30/09 - Finished pre-surgery diet - lost 20 lbs; surgery day
3/30/10 - 1st year anniversary - down 125 lbs
3/30/11 - 2nd year anniversary - down 115 lbs; gained 10 lbs during the year
5/15/11 - Started weight loss again; determined to get to my goal weight
