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I'm 50 years old, and I went through the lap-band surgery August 27, 2004 in Santa Engracia Hospital, Monterrey Mexico. Before the surgery, I weighed 415 lbs., and my current weight is 255lbs... That's 160 lbs. lost so far. I was forced to retire from my Deputy Sheriff position in July 2002 on a medical disability due to diabetes, arthritis in the knees, lower back pain, peripheral neuropathy, and high blood pressure - all due to my morbid obesity. Since the surgery, my blood pressure has lowered and I've been able to reduce my intake of medicine. Insulin was stopped, now I only take 2 pills daily. My A1C blood sugar reading is now in the normal range. The back pain is gone, along with pain in my legs. I'm now able to walk between 1 & 2 miles every morning along with exercising 3-4 times a week. |
