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Tom: LAP-BAND Success

Posted: Feb 08 in Success Stories by

My story is very long but I’ll keep it as short as I can. I had been morbidly obese since 1999 and overweight since 1968. I had lost 100 lbs twice, 75 lbs and 50 lbs only to gain it back plus some so I know how to diet.

I went to see Dr. Cywes in June of 2009 weighing 355 lbs to discuss the lap band procedure and if I could benefit from it. After spending 15 minutes with him he explained the procedure but more importantly we talked about life style change and living, I knew I could be successful, Just not how much and for how long.

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Courtney: LAP-BAND Success

Posted: Jan 03 in Success Stories by

I’ve struggled with my weight for almost as long as I can remember. I tried many different diets, and a few attempts at exercise, and while some worked, nothing stuck. I struggle with depression, and the negativity that comes with being obese didn’t help. I had been suicidal, then, upon deciding that wasn’t a choice, I replaced these thoughts with cutting.

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Patti: LAP-BAND Success

Posted: Dec 01 in Success Stories by

My name is Patti and I am 47 years old. I have been overweight all of my adult life. I thought about weight loss surgery over the years but always blew it off because I always convinced myself I could lose the weight on my own. Needless to say, I never did.

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Scott: LAP-BAND Success

Posted: Nov 02 in Success Stories by

Miserable. This word is used a lot these days but few people truly know the meaning of the word. Some folks might even say I didn’t have any reason to feel that way, because after all, I had a beautiful family, good job, decent place to lay my head at night, and everything else I needed to live a happy life.

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Cassandra: LAP-BAND Success

Posted: Oct 05 in Success Stories by

When I think back to February 26, 2009, I was at my highest weight of 235 lbs with a BMI of 50. Half of me was fat! I was digging my own grave with a knife and fork. Now it’s my bandiversy, over a year later. I’m at a Healthy Normal BMI. I weigh 149 lbs. And I have maintained this weight for the last 3 months since reaching my goal weight in 8 months. I lost a total of 86 lbs. I’m so proud of myself. Consistency, Commitment, and Compliance from Dr. Cywes and his staff has truly made all the difference.

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Jackie S: LAP-BAND Success

Posted: Sep 02 in Success Stories by

The heaviest I have ever been was 305 pounds. I was in a horrific motor vehicle accident that caused me to be immobile for 7 _ months and all I did was eat and eat. After seeing Dr. Cywes at Jacksonville Weight Loss, I knew that the Lap-Band® was for me.

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Tracey: LAP-BAND Success

Posted: Jul 26 in Success Stories by

Hello my name is Tracey and I first went to Dr. Cywes in 2005 and asked for help. I was tired of being overweight and not doing things with my kids like a mother should. I first explored having the gastric bypass surgery done and I didn’t like the information that was given to me. Then I went to Dr. Cywes and said I was interested in the Lap-Band and asked if I could have it done.

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Rhonda: Lap-Band success

Posted: Jul 05 in Success Stories by

There is a certain vulnerability when talking about the struggles of being overweight. Not everyone has walked a day in your shoes, but most can understand and sympathize where you have come from.
Life before the surgery was a struggle. I was teased in school, I felt the uncomfortable stares and snickers when eating at a restaurant, and would even stare at my feet when I walked to avoid the looks from people that I walked by. To me, I always saw judgment on their faces.

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