I have always struggled with my weight. After 40 it was impossible to get it off and keep it off. I developed asthma, high cholesterol, aching joints. The eye opener was when I walked to my mail box and didn’t have the energy to walk back. This was very scary. I contacted Dr. Bagnato’s office and had lap band surgery Aug.14 2009. I have gone from 270 lbs. to 154, a size 22 to an 8. I no longer have high cholesterol and my asthma is very mild. I would recommend Lap band to anyone who has struggled with weight. Lap band is a tool that has helped me to change my eating habits and to get in tune with my body.