Connie came to TopSurgeons after feeling like she was stuck going nowhere with her current dieting.

Having exercised and attempted a number of diet plans, Connie, 34, said she felt like she reached a plateau where she wasn't gaining weight, however she wasn't losing it either.

Having been at her current weight for five years prior to Lap Band surgery, Connie did her research and decided to move forward with the procedure. "I felt like this (Lap Band surgery) was my final option," Connie noted. While she was nervous and anxious about the procedure, Connie notes that having had the surgery has re-energized her life.

Since having Lap Band surgery, Connie says she has lost 14 pounds.

"Since the surgery I could feel myself with more energy and more energy with my 3-year-old," Connie said.

After the surgery, Connie was out of bed the next day and walking and by the third day, was back to her normal routine.

As for the staff at TopSurgeons, Connie notes they have been very friendly to her and she feels comfortable in being able to talk with them about the Lap Band procedure. "The doctors here are awesome," Connie said. "I drive almost two hours to get here and feel really comfortable here."

Connie also is happy to note that her clothes fit better and in general, she just feels better about herself.

"I'm choosing the right food and my eating habits have changed for the better," Connie added.

Connie tells prospective Lap Band patients to do their research and not be afraid to ask the professionals at TopSurgeons questions regarding the procedure.

"My husband and I were skeptical at first, but we did our research and came here and spoke to the doctors," Connie remarked. "The information on the Web site convinced me to do the surgery and I recommend it to those who are thinking of it."

On her way to her ultimate weight goal of losing 100 pounds, Connie is yet another example of how Lap Band surgery changed someone's life for the better.

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