My Journey…My Story…My Way!*

I remember as if it was yesterday, I went to a stakeholders meeting which was literally 50 steps or less from my car. When I arrived and sat down, everyone was comfortable except me. I was sweating heavily and breathing as if I had ran a marathon. I spent the entire meeting fanning with the […]

Kristen W: LAP Band Surgery*

I was banded June 27, 2013 and what a journey it has been.  It has not been a walk in the park like I thought it would be but I would do it again in a minute!  It has changed my life completely!  Before lap band, I had high blood pressure taking medication daily and […]

Devincey H: Lap Band Surgery*

Choosing the lap band as my method for weight loss was the best decision that I could have ever made starting at 426lb and currently at 325lb my life has changed drastically. Once deciding that the time was now to find a healthier me is when I started the research and found Dr. Bagnato at […]

Pamela H: Lap Band Surgery*

In December of 2016 I had an appointment with my doctor to see about what could be done for my knee pain that was keeping me from doing a lot of things that I loved to do. During that appointment, a simple question was asked: “Have you ever thought about lap band surgery?” The next thing I know I was seeing Dr. Bagnato and his fabulous staff.  [Read more]

Veronica H: Lap Band Surgery*

I started my weight loss journey in March 2014 after meeting with Dr. Bagnato and his staff. I had tried every diet and failed. I approached my journey this time with the Lapband, I had a tool to help me. Not a cure-all. It’s worth the effort and takes commitment. My overall health has improved tremendously! [Read more]