Susan: Lap Band Surgery*

My journey has been long but productive. There were many speed bumps along the way with surgery curtailing the weight loss from time to time. I am almost at my goal weight I have set for myself with only 25 -30 pounds to go. As I lose more, I will determine exactly how much more I feel I need to lose. [Read more]

Alonza M: Lap Band Surgery*

My highest weight was 283, I had bad knees, a stent placed in my heart a few years earlier, blood glucose levels were in the diabetic range and my blood pressure was high. [Read more]

Romita T: Lap Band Surgery*

This has been a real journey for me! For many years I have taken several medications for different health issues. This surgery has turned my life around. I have been able to decrease many of my medications! The aching pain of everyday life has changed. My back and knees do not constantly hurt anymore. I […]

Barbara R: Lap Band Surgery*

Healthy Changes Saved My Life. After years of the yoyo dieting, I found Dr. Bagnato and opted to have the Lap-Band surgically placed. I am truly an emotional eater with self-sabotage tendencies. My Lap-Band keeps me honest and has helped me to make healthier choices and just say, “No Thank You!” As an RN for […]

Jami M: Gastric Sleeve Surgery*

I have struggled with my weight since high school when I was diagnosed with PCOS. I tried every fad diet and magic cure known to man and experienced the normal yoyo gains and losses. My weight effected my confidence, livelihood and my fertility. It was after adopting my daughter that I knew I had to […]