Amanda: LAP-BAND Surgery
Hello, my name is Amanda. The LAP-BAND surgery has changed my life, tremendously. Before LAP-BAND surgery, I weighed 323.5 pounds. I underwent surgery on February 14, 2011 and by February 14, 2012, one year after my surgery, I had lost 87.5 pounds, bringing my weight down to 236 pounds. As of April 17, 2012, I have lost a total of 95 pounds and have gone down four dress sizes! My current weight is 228 pounds.
After surgery, I experienced no nausea and no pain. There was slight discomfort and itching at the incision site during the healing process. I was back to work in as little as two days after surgery: no loss of work.
Since the surgery, I am no longer on blood pressure medicine and do not have to use a C-PAP machine. Playing with my four-year old son, Tom, is no longer a struggle. I do not have any problems breathing and I no longer need assistance getting up from the floor. My energy level has improved and I’ve noticed no pain in my knees and ankles. Fitting into chairs is no longer a struggle for me. Recently, I made my 1st trip to the beach in over 10 years, wearing a bathing suit instead of a t-shirt and shorts.
I made the decision to change my lifestyle when it comes to my health for me and my family. This has been one of the best choices that I have made in my life.
Wow…you look amazing…CONGRATULATIONS!!!
May 2012 weight loss is now 107 pounds!
Amazing! Congrats!
Has anybody age 65 or older had lap-band surgery? If, so how did you do?
I am 64 and had WLS in July of this year
Dr Bagnato did mine and So far Ive lost 31 pounds
Just have to get more exercise in there
Looking Good, My Niece. Love you.