LAP-BAND | Jacksonville Weight Loss Center

Gabby: LAP-BAND Success

Posted: Mar 29 in Success Stories by

My name is Gabby and I’m 35 years old. I started putting on weight as a teen, by the time I was 19 years old I weighed 290lbs. I struggled with my weight for so many years. I was always the fat friend or the fat sister. I married at 20 and struggled with infertility for 8 years due to my weight. In 2003 I had twin girls and my weight climbed up to 300 lbs. I was able to get down to 260 after having my twins. [Read more]

Tagged: | Comments: one response

Jason: Sleeve Success

Posted: Mar 03 in Success Stories by

My impression was that Dr.Cywes was highly competent but was uncomfortable with selling or promoting himself. I think that he vastly undersells his talents or the results of his work. A very positive trait in a great doctor, but not necessarily for somebody who needs to convince nervous doubting surgery candidates that they’re doing the right thing and that he’s the best doctor to help them. [Read more]

Tagged: | Comments: None

Vitamin Tips for Lap-Band Patients

Posted: Feb 14 in Weight Loss Tips by

Lap-Band surgery has become a popular method of weight loss surgery for the very obese. Patients who have undergone this procedure have a Lap-Band placed at the top of their stomach to control food intake.

[Read more]

Tagged: | Comments: None

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. [Read more]

Tagged: | Comments: None

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. [Read more]

Tagged: | Comments: None

Lap Band Surgery Improves Mental Function

Posted: Dec 10 in Weight Loss Tips by

Already known for providing more health benefits than just weight loss, a recent study expands the possible advantages of Lap Band surgery to include improved mental health. Laparoscopic gastric banding is less invasive than other forms of weight loss surgery, leading to faster recovery time, minimal scarring, and less chance for post-operative infections. Additionally, Lap Band surgery has positive effects on blood sugar regulation, making it a valuable choice for those with Type 2 diabetes. A band is placed on the stomach to decrease its volume, thus reducing the amount of food that can be consumed.
[Read more]

Tagged: | Comments: None

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. [Read more]

Tagged: | Comments: one response

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.
[Read more]

Tagged: | Comments: 5 responses

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. [Read more]

Tagged: | Comments: 10 responses

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. [Read more]

Tagged: | Comments: one response