Well I guess I would like to start off and say I wish i would have done the surgery years ago. I have always been the big guy and have never had a high self esteem. I have tried all the diets out there from Atkins to South Beach and every time i would fail and gain it all back plus some. I would use food as my comfort. I had a friend have the surgery and after seeing him lose 150 pounds I was like wow, but thought that there was no way i would ever be able to go without certain foods, heck there was no way i would be able to do this period. After going to a seminar and finding out how it worked and seeing people lose weight and keep it off I was like sign me up. Now after 70-75 pounds gone i have so much more energy and a different outlook on life. I now love to go shopping when before i was so embarrassed to go into the Big and Tall section. It is a great feeling to go into any store and by something right off the rack. Six months before my surgery i was told that i have diabetes but not now. My blood pressure is back to normal and no more diabetes. I enjoy playing softball now, something i thought that I would never do. For the first time in my life I will be participating in a 5k run/walk. Dr. Felts and his staff made the whole process painless and so simple. They are a vital part of the weight loss journey with great encouragement and support groups.Thanks to Dr. Felts, his staff and the Lap Band i have my life back and i get to live it to the fullest.
I feel the same about DR. Felts and his team, they two have given me a chance to live again.
Sunday, October 18th, 2009 02:57 PM | Charles
You look wonderful. Congratulations and keep up the good work.
Thursday, October 15th, 2009 09:27 AM | Brenda