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LaMonica LAP-BAND Results LAP-BAND Results

I have a family history of obesity and medical problems, but always thought I would escape "the curse".  But I saw that every year at my physical examination, I would gain anywhere from 20-30 pounds from the year before.  I was pretty active, but one thing was that I was always hungry.  My stomach was like a bottomless pit, and I could never get enough.  After reaching nearly 300 pounds, I looked in the mirror and decided enough was enough.  I mean I've always thought of myself as a pretty girl, but 5'7", weighing 280, and wearing size 22-24 at age 24 was not my idea of living the good life.

I researched the Lap-Band procedure and thought it was a safe, slow and steady way to regain control of my weight and subsequently my life.  I attended a seminar with Dr. Frank Felts in March of 2008, and after meeting him and his staff and listening to his explanations of the procedure and lifestyle, I knew the surgery was for me.  I completed all of my pre-surgery tests, and was cleared.  That was one of the happiest moments because I knew I was on my way to a new beginning.

During the pre-surgery diet, I lost 10 pounds.  Boy did that feel great!!  I knew that it was only a matter of time before I would be losing 10 more, and 10 more, and 10 more…

My surgery was on May 23, 2008.  Some would argue that I took the easy way out of morbid obesity, but that was far from the case.

I learned a new way to eat, a new way to balance my meals, and stayed full while doing it.  I wasn't hungry, didn't suffer headaches from "starving myself" but instead learned the difference between satiety and head hunger.  Each month, I lost a little more weight, and my clothes felt like they were growing.  I also resumed with my gym membership which helped to boost my weight loss even more.  I paid very close attention to Dr. Felts' instructions and recommendations, including regular fills to maintain my progress. 

Today, I am 199 pounds and have lost about 80 pounds!  I am still about 30 pounds away from my goal, but I feel wonderful!  I now wear clothing sized 12-14 and even my shoes, necklaces, watches, and rings all fit better!  Everyone comments on how beautiful I look, and more importantly about how HEALTHY I look.  I love how I did not lose a large amount of weight all at once!  It has been steady and healthy, and I don't have any problems with loose skin or excessive scarring.  My incisions healed beautifully, and I actually like the way they look.  I feel comfortable in a swim suit.  I can shop in the Misses section of stores instead of always making a beeline for the Plus Sized section.  I find myself still looking at the Plus Sized clothing and trying it on, only to see that it hangs off of me!

I am so thankful to Dr. Felts and his staff for being so supportive, so positive, and such experts in the procedure.  This has changed my life for the better, and I can't wait to show up to his office when I reach my goal.  I could never have done it alone.

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