Before the surgery a few weeks back, Joe weighed in at 430 pounds. Since the Lap Band procedure, Joe, who recently had his first Lap Band adjustment
"This (Lap Band surgery) was something I thought I should do now while I still could come back from carrying all this weight," Joe said. Noting he had been overweight since the second grade, Joe said his whole issue had been hunger.
"I would go through the day and wish I didn't have to eat and then I'd have all this hunger and have tons of food," Joe continued. I now get hungry and it is amazing how just this little bit of food makes me not hungry."
Joe said that a female friend at work had Lap Band surgery and lost weight slowly, kept up on her vitamins and now looks great.
After having the Lap Band procedure, Joe noted that the first couple days following there was not that much pain. "Everyone (staff at TopSurgeons) was great and they explained everything along the way," Joe remarked. "Afterwards they were there with me the whole time."
Since the procedure, Joe said he doesn't have to force himself into his pants or shorts now. Joe is also walking more now, noting that his previous issues if feet and knee pain are not as much of a problem as they used to be.
Another issue that Joe had to deal with in being obese was that he had high blood pressure. "I didn't want to push it with diabetes and high cholesterol," Joe added.
Joe said he makes the hour drive to TopSurgeons because of the care he receives there and the dedication of the staff. "These people are always answering your questions," he added.
Calling himself a 'test dummy' for several of his friends who are curious about Lap Band surgery, Joe notes that his ultimate goal is to get down to around 225 pounds.
Lap Band Testimonials Patient Joe M. - Part 2
Lap Band Removed the Weight
Many people who undergo Lap Band surgery are quick to note that a return of their energy is one of the first things they notice following the weight loss operation.
Joe was one of those individuals who underwent Lap Band surgery and soon afterwards not only noticed his weight was going down, but his energy level was going up as a result.
Joe had the surgery early in the year and had lost about 50 pounds only a few months later following the weight loss procedure.
“I find I have more energy and I’m now on a schedule with eating and on a regular food plan,” Joe commented. “I know when the time is for my Lap Band adjustment as I get more hungry.” The band adjustments are done on all patients at different intervals depending on each person’s individual needs.
According to Joe, he has had no problems with eating since the Lap Band procedure, but does note that he is more conscious these days of what kinds of foods he does put in his body.
Lap Band Made a Difference
Since having Lap Band surgery, Joe points out that he is more aware of his exercise habits and he makes sure to get physical activity into his daily routine on a regular basis.
According to Joe, he has also seen changes when it comes to his wardrobe as he no longer has to buy those bigger clothes to cover up all that weight.
“My clothes are getting bigger and people have taken notice of my weight loss,” Joe remarked. “It (Lap Band surgery) is a whole process, but it feels good.”
One word of advice that Joe wants to pass along to other potential Lap Band surgery patients is that they cannot expect to lose the weight overnight.
“It took a long time to get to this (being overweight), so don’t expect to lose the weight right away,” Joe cautions.
For Joe, his weight loss has brought about a new person who feels more self-confident and who is happier to start each day than he did prior to Lap Band surgery.
Lap Band Changes Life
While he notes that he wants to lose some more weight, Joe is happy with what he has seen so far from his Lap Band procedure and would recommend it to anyone.
As Joe sees it, Lap Band surgery can definitely work for you if you are determined to lose the weight and stick with a diet and exercise schedule that will work for you.
Most of all, like many other patients who have undergone Lap Band surgery, Joe recommends that individuals obtain the necessary information about the procedure ahead of time and not be afraid to ask questions.
Joe is one more example of someone who took a chance on Lap Band surgery to lose weight and the end results are proof that it does work.
Are you ready to take that chance and regain control of your weight?
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