Guest guest Posted February 11, 2000 Report Share Posted February 11, 2000 Hi! I am a new member. I had my first appointment at Brigham & Women's in Boston on Wednesday and go back for a surgical consult on 2/28. I am 43 years old, 5'4 " , weigh 338 and have a BMI of 60. I have been overweight since the 6th grade (from 225 to 400 pounds). My friend Kathleen had this surgery a week ago (Dr. at B & W) and is doing pretty well. I am trying not to get too excited as I am not at all sure my insurance will even cover this (Cigna), but I feel as if I have tried everything else. I moved to the Boston area from CT last summer after I lost my job of 18 years with a law firm there. I am now working for a computer company (great job and a 50% increase in salary) and living with my fiance'. Life has never been better, but I dieted off 100 pounds last year (working at the law firm and as a pharmacy technician at night and taking Fastin) and have regained 38 of those pounds. I want to live a fuller life and not feel the limitations of this out-of-control body anymore. My fiance' is originally from England, and we spent a month in France, Italy, Austria, and Switzerland in 1998 and a month in England, Wales, and Scotland last year. This fall we are taking a cross-country trip and then going on a 2 week cruise to Hawaii from San Diego with my parents who are celebrating their 50th anniversary. We plan to be married in Hawaii with just my parents in attendance. With so many wonderful plans, I cannot believe I can't get my weight under control. Well, I have rambled on enough. Forgive me and I look forward to hearing all of your life stories as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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