With more than 200,000 LAP-BAND®
System procedures performed worldwide, there are many
success stories of people who have achieved substantial
weight loss and discovered a happier, healthier life.
Below
are a few inspirational stories LAP-BAND®
patients wanted to share.
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With no stomach cutting,
stapling, or
gastrointestinal
re-routing involved, the
LAP-BAND® System
procedure is
considered the safest,
least invasive, and
least traumatic of all
weight-loss surgeries.
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Brooke “I
was tired of living life at 292
lbs. I had success with other
weight-loss methods, but none of
them worked long-term. I have a
son whom I did not want to
embarrass one day. I wanted to
be around to enjoy him growing
up, to see him graduate and get
married. I wanted to be healthy,
and I wanted the woman on the
outside to match the one on the
inside. As a nurse I researched
as much as I could. I loved the
fact that the LAP-BAND was the
safest surgery available and
that it was adjustable. I have
lost 160 lbs since my surgery,
and I have to admit… I really
love the way I look as well!”
Tess The
stigma that comes with being
overweight in our society is
very sad but very real; I felt
that stigma every day. But my
self-image wasn’t the only thing
suffering - so was my health. I
was developing high blood
pressure, sleep apnea and was
practically immobile. I chose
the LAP-BAND System because it
was the least invasive surgery
and it was a tool that would
teach me to eat well and take
better care of myself. I needed
to lose the weight slowly and
learn to make lifestyle changes.
I’ve lost 159 pounds, have no
standing health problems and am
even training for a marathon. My
social life and occupational
life have improved and I no
longer feel restricted by my
weight. I am now the woman I was
made to be.
Frank “I
enjoy backpacking and scuba
diving. As I got heavier, it
became increasingly more
difficult for me to be active. I
tried everything and was
dedicated to losing weight - but
nothing worked. I didn’t want to
wind up with health problems. I
am married and wanted to start a
family. I felt as if I was
losing control of my life,
despite all of my efforts. I
chose the LAP-BAND because the
surgery is much shorter and less
risky, and recovery is quicker.
I returned to work the day I was
back from the hospital. Almost
four years after my surgery, I
am still in control of my weight
and my life and enjoy every day
I spend with my daughter.”
LAP-BAND®
System Success Stories
