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Tony: LAP-BAND Success
Posted: Dec 30 in Patient Results tagged lap band by Staff
My name is Tony Burt, I was born in 1964, in Albany Ga. I come from a large family and when we get together we have to have food.
I was 200 lbs when my wife and I were married 27 years ago. In the last 6 years I have added over 200 lbs making a total of 478lbs, which is not good for anyone’s health and I found this out the hard way. I was having trouble breathing and I could not walk short distances with out the feeling of exhaustion. I slept all the time, due to my being so tired having to haul around the extra weight and from being depressed. I know my heart, lungs and all other organs had to work so hard just to function because my health was deteriorating.
I drive a Semi truck for a living and it is one of the hardest jobs to keep weight off– sitting and driving for long periods of time.
Due to my failing health conditions I had not been performing well on my job over the last 3 years. I was turning down loads & being late. I would make up excuses to keep from admitting the truth, which was that I was over weight and was not able to do the task my job demanded of me.
I DECIDED TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. I started looking into the Lap Band surgery. I went on a sugar buster diet in April and lost 41 lbs. before surgery.
Surgery was scheduled for May 10, 2010. Fourteen days after surgery, I could already see a huge difference and that was a blessing to me.
Due to my insurance not covering the surgery, I had to pay for it out of pocket.
Dr. Bagnato performed my surgery. He and his staff have been very helpful and I would HIGHLY recommend them.
It is now December 2011, I am doing very well losing 2-3 lbs. a week. I’m on my 8th fill at 8 3/4cm.
I have lost a grand total of 166 lbs. and I feel so much better & I have so much more energy. I am glad I made the decision to see Dr. Bagnato. I am very grateful for the LAP BAND.
My goal is to reach 200lbs again.
Start weight 478
Current 312
Goal weight 200
Thank You
Queenie: LAP-BAND Surgery
Posted: Dec 01 in Patient Results by Staff
Look at me now!!!
I can’t believe it!!! I have lost 93 lbs after weight loss surgery and I feel Great!
Adrian: LAP-BAND Surgery
Posted: Oct 31 in Patient Results by Staff
I want to take a moment to thank Dr. Bagnato and staff for giving me my life back! 1 year ago I was a 32 year old on 17 different pills for Diabetes, Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Sleep Disorder, Arthritis, Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorder, ADD, Chronic Back Pain, Thyroid Disease, etc. The only medication I take now is for fluid. I am down 36.5lbs, down 17 pills, and down from a 22/24 to a 16. I still can’t believe I got me and my daughter in my size 20 jeans. I look and feel great! I can walk without getting pain in my chest, I can sleep without a c-pap machine, and I have so much energy which I need to take care of my 3 small children. My singing has improved since the weight has come off as well. I feel like I have literally been given my life back. Both me and my family! I believed in the lap band and now too, believe in myself.
Tagged: lap band | Comments: NoneAndrea: LAP-BAND Surgery
Posted: Sep 29 in Patient Results by Staff
I have battled being overweight since my mid-twenties. Sure, I tried every diet out there. Weight Watchers, Nutri System, Quick Weight Loss, Protein Power, Atkins…you name it, I tried it! I would lose 20 pounds…then gain 30. Lose 10…gain 20… until my weight was totally out of control. I stopped looking in the mirror and I started making daily excuses. I kept telling myself, “I am perfectly healthy. I don’t have high blood pressure (well not really)…and I don’t have diabetes (not yet)….I am happy, so who cares what I look like? I’ve got three kids, I need to focus on them right now….I will worry about me…later”.
Tagged: | Comments: NoneRobbie: LAP-BAND Surgery
Posted: Sep 01 in Patient Results by Staff
I don’t plan on passing away any time soon, but if I do I know it won’t be from being overweight thanks to Dr. Bagnato. I have been over weight most of my life, I started to think that there was no other way for me. I tried every diet known to man and every diet pill that a doctor could prescribe. When I would do the low cal diets, I felt like I was still starved day after day, and you can only go so long just wanting to feel full. No matter what diet or pill I tried or how much weight I lost I would only sling shot right back plus 10 pounds.
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