For Alex having Lap Band surgery has been beneficial as to date he has lost 36 pounds.

Alex said he had the procedure for his son, noting he didn't want his son to lose him. "I couldn't even walk five minutes without losing my breath," Alex noted. "Now I'm playing basketball and I have a lot more stamina."

The procedure went pretty smoothly for Alex, who noted at first he was a little skeptical about the procedure. That skepticism was removed once he met with the professionals at TopSurgeons.

"If you work out or diet and do not see any progress, I would definitely go for Lap Band," Alex commented. "It is definitely worth the money."

Alex's ultimate weight loss goal was to lose 150 pounds, but now he says confidently that he will shoot for 170.

With the game of basketball back in his life, there is little doubt having had Lap Band surgery that Alex won't make this shot of getting where he wants to be with his weight.

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