Results

Julia's current weight loss: 133lbs

Kathy's current weight loss: 94lbs

Deciding to have the lap band procedure was one of the best decsisions I made.  Like many others, I had lost weight in the past only to gain that weight back along with extra weight each time. It seemed like a never ending battle. I felt that a gastric bypass was too drastic for me. I knew I had to do something, and then I learned about the lap band. I went to a seminar and right then and there I knew this was the thing for me. The procedure sounded less invasive and it was a procedure that I could work together along with Dr. Neal and his staff to figure out a program that worked best for me. Portion control was my biggest issue with weight loss. The surgery and recovery was very easy and I started seeing results immediately. I felt the hope of getting back down to a normal weight was once again within my grasp. I learned about nutrition and the importance of protein in my meals. Now I feel great! I am so happy and I have my self esteem and self confidence back. I feel I have a lifelong tool to keep my weight under control and that scary feeling of wondering when the weight would return is gone. I am so grateful to Dr. Neal and his entire staff! I have the confidence and energy to live life to the fullest!
--Shawna Craig

“Since my surgery, I have lost 140 lbs., my cholesterol has gone from 490 to 110 and my blood pressure hasn’t been this low since I was a teenager."
--Jerry Cooper

“My mother died at 57. Her mother died at 57. When I had a heart attack at 45, I knew I had to do something. The Lap-Band has given me my life back – and hopefully many more years alongside my husband in this great adventure. I am so grateful!”
--Ruth Leffler

Roberts's current weight loss: 106lbs

Julie's current weight loss: 279 lbs

Karri's current weight loss: 103lbs

“My blood pressure is now normal and I am off my medication. I feel amazingly healthy and have the energy that I had when I was a younger woman.”
--Dodie Ness

“My blood pressure is now normal and I am off my medication. I feel amazingly healthy and have the energy that I had when I was a younger woman.”
--Jayne Burkhardt

Cheryl Nelson

"I feel wonderful! I have lost a whole person! My energy is back and I am out enjoying things like....walking! My health is better than ever and I love shopping now. My "big girl" is still here, she just looks a "little" different on the outside."

-Stacy, 11/17/04. Current weight: 105 lbs

Just 8 weeks after surgery, Shannon had already lost 31 pounds and 3 dress sizes.

" I have so much more self confidence and energy! I am even rewarding myself with a professional massage, something I never would have done before."

-Shannon

“In the year since I had the Lap-Band surgery performed by Dr. Ogle and Dr. Neal, I have lost over 133 lbs.! I have gone from a size 28 to a size 10/12. My sleep apnea is gone and I have more energy than I have had in 20 years. I've been overweight most of my life. I've tried every diet known to man and I had finally given up on diets all together and resigned myself to being fat for the rest of my life. I had heard about other weight loss surgeries but did not consider them an option because they were too invasive and not reversible. I was excited to learn about the Lap-Band which is the least invasive WLS available as well as being removable and adjustable. I like that with the band. I'm losing weight because I am eating less, rather than with the other surgeries which cause your body to not absorb nutrients from food. . . The doctors and staff at Pacific Bariatrics and Mason General Hospital are fantastic and I highly recommend them to anyone who is considering Lap-Band surgery.”

-Susan

"I'm in my thirties and on the road to healthy living. In September 2002, I had the LAP-BAND® surgery done by Dr. Ogle and Dr. Neal. I've lost 120 pounds and gone from a size 28 to an 16. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication, but it's working. I exercise and eat healthy every day. I weigh in every week and attend the support group meetings. Dr. Ogle, Dr. Neal, and their staff have been very supportive and compassionate. Would I do this again? Absolutely. I've made a smart choice to live longer."

-Cathy