I had the Lap Band surgery December 10, 2007. At the time of surgery I was 217 pounds and a size 16W. I am now 175 pounds and I wear a size 10. Although I still have about 25 pounds to go, I consider my surgery a huge sucess. The Lap Band surgery literally saved my life, I had been diagnosed with three potentially life-threatening diseases, hypertension, diabetes and sleep apnea. I had an A1C blood test done recently to detect a three month average reading for my diabetes blood levels, it was below the normal range. My blood pressure is at an all time low and I will be weened off of my medication shortly. The Lap Band surgery is GOD sent and I would do it ten times again! Thank GOD I finally have control of my health again.

Deborah Colston
Dr. Marsden,
Hurst, Texas