Jan LAP-BAND Results LAP-BAND Results
Early in 2008 my health was in a downward spiral and I knew I needed to make some changes or I was headed for disaster. I saw a commercial on TV for the Lap Band and decided to attend a seminar. That was in March of 2008, and that night changed my life. I met Dr. Felts at the seminar and was immediately impress with his honesty, positive attitude and understanding of my life long fight with being overweight. He gave me hope that I could make this change in my life.
My surgery was August 26, 2008 and I have lost 110 pound. I went from 285 pounds to a slim 175 pounds, from wearing size 22- 24 to a nice comfortable 10-12. My health has done a miraculous turn around and my energy level is through the roof. I was taking the maximum amount of oral medication and insulin for my diabetes and was still out of control. I now take one pill a day and no insulin. My blood pressure and cholesterol have also done a great turn around. Dr. Felts and his group, (Karen, Mary and Miriam), have made the whole experience easy and wonderful. They have been there every step of the way. Karen was there in the beginning to answer all my questions and I had a lot. I think the Support Group that Dr. Felts established for his patients, led by Mary Mobisa, has been a very important part of my success. Mary is so warm, caring and always available to answer my questions any time I call. The Support Group has given me the support I have needed to make this major change in my life a success. Thanks to Dr. Felts, Karen, Mary, Miriam and all my friends in the Support Group for helping me save my life. Being skinny isn't too bad either. One of my goals was to lose enough weight to go skydiving and I accomplished that goal on June 4, 2009.
Reader Comments (4)
I love the pictures! You have such a great personality and are such an inspiration to us all.
Thursday, September 17th, 2009 09:38 PM | Mary
Jan looks great and she feels even better (I know because I work with her everyday). Jan has also inspired me to change my life with the lapband. My surgery is scheduled for December 23rd...what a great X-mas gift to myself. Thanks Jan for all your encouraging words and I know you will continue to help me along the way after my surgery!!! Love ya...see you at work.
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 06:54 PM | Nashiba Walker
I had my lapband in September 2008 and have lost 60 pounds. I had a little setback earlier this year and gained about 10 pounds. I have been so discouraged. But after reading some of these stories, especially yours Jan, I have renewed hope that maybe I am still on track rather than doomed to be heavy. I too went from a size 22-24 to a size 10. Now I am a size 12. this is good, but is not my goal weight. But i will get there!
Monday, June 21st, 2010 04:27 PM | Brenda Jones
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Jan looks amazing and has been a big help to me since my surgery in November! She is an inspiration!! Love ya lady!!
Thursday, September 17th, 2009 03:08 PM | Michelle St John