Nancy L : LAP BAND Surgery*

I wish I could say that my main reason for wanting the lap band surgery was to preserve my health. Although that is one of the reasons, my main reason was to see myself as my sweet husband sees me; beautiful and sexy. I have always been overweight. You know, the biggest one in my […]

Hilda J : LAP BAND Surgery*

My name is Hilda James and I am 67 years old presently, but when I was around 55 my general doctor told me if I didn’t lose weight I would be dead shortly. I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, had poor circulation in my feet and legs, bad knees, diabetes and […]

Shirley R : LAP BAND Surgery*

My Journey began many years ago in grade school. As I got older I tried so many diet and  lost count. My niece had the lap band surgery and did very well. In May 2009 I saw Dr. Bagnato and had the surgery. My highest know weight was 248 pounds, I was wearing a size […]

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 […]