Patient Results
Jennifer: LAP-BAND Surgery
Posted: Mar 07 in Patient Results tagged lap band by admin
Surgery date: March 13, 2009
Before Surgery: 249lbs BMI - 43
Current Weight: 174lbs BMI – 30
Total Weight Lost: 75lbs
Since high school, my weight has been like a yo-yo. Eventually, I stopped losing weight altogether and just kept getting bigger and bigger. Before I came to Dr. Bagnato, I was taking medication for high blood pressure and depression and had just been diagnosed as pre-diabetic and having high cholesterol. I was also told that I was morbidly obese. That word, “morbidly,” was a wake-up call for me.
Before the surgery, I always knew what I was supposed to eat and how much I was supposed to exercise, but I couldn’t stick with any of the plans I made. After the surgery I wasn’t thinking about food all of the time and I wasn’t hungry, so I was able to make better food decisions. I no longer need to take any medication. I also started an exercise routine and I’m still enjoying it. Friends and family noticed immediately that my whole outlook had improved and I was laughing and smiling more. I felt hopeful, energized, and ready for change.
I use to be horrified by what I saw in the mirrors, but now I actually stop to check out how my body has changed and I like what I see. The surgery isn’t magic it is a tool to combine with some hard work and sacrifices to get where I want to be. Now I’m ready for anything!
Shirley: LAP-BAND Surgery
Posted: Feb 09 in Patient Results by admin
After a lifetime of low self esteem and the shame of being obese my husband encouraged me to see Dr. Bagnato. Dr. Bagnato looked at me straight in the eye and said if you lose the weight I can help you with the tool to keep it off.
Tagged: lap band | Comments: 2 responsesCharlie: LAP-BAND Surgery
Posted: Jan 12 in Patient Results by admin
I have had an issue with my weight ever since I could remember. I am a young guy and certain problems started to happen, that were beyond me. Things like high blood pressure, diabetes and sleep apnea were things I thought only older people had, that is until it began to happen to me.
Tagged: lap band, Video | Comments: 2 responsesBetty: LAP-BAND Surgery
Posted: Jan 02 in Patient Results by admin
A short video of Betty tallking with Dr. Bagato about her experience with LAP-BAND surgery. Betty lost over 100lbs since August 2008 and has seen her diabetes resolve completely following bariatric surgery. She has been able to discontinue her blood pressure medications and tells us about the changes in her life as a result of weight loss.
Tagged: lap band, Video | Comments: NoneDebra: LAP-BAND Surgery
Posted: Dec 01 in Patient Results by admin
Hi! My name is Debra and I’m a member of the band. The Lap-Band that is!
Let me start out by saying THANK YOU to Dr. Bagnato and ALL of his staff for my new life! On February 26, 2009, I was granted a new birthday – that’s the day I had my surgery. I started [...]