Approaching 300 pounds, Silvia was seeking a solution to her weight problem.

Silvia had tried a number of weight loss measures, but none worked on getting her weight down.

Finally, Silvia decided to give TopSurgeons a try.

What made her decision even more important was that Silvia was not only dealing with the mental challenges of being overweight, but she was also feeling the physical effects of carrying around too much excess weight.

"One of the reasons I decided to try this was because I had very severe back pain," Silvia commented. "I also had knee pain and other health issues. I was a candidate for heart problems and one of my doctors described me as a 'walking, ticking bomb.'"

When she arrived at TopSurgeons, Silvia says she felt welcomed right from the start.

"The doctors were very friendly and they are so good that they gave me full confidence in them," Silvia said. "They answered my questions and made me feel comfortable."

Silvia went through with the Lap Band surgery and today says she is on the road to recovery when it comes to regaining control of her weight.

"I had a lot of friends who had Lap Band surgery and I see the way they have changed and how they look," Silvia noted. "I've lost 14 pounds since the procedure and plan to lose more."

Like any procedure, Silvia advises that all patients get all the information possible on Lap Band surgery and not be afraid to ask questions of their doctors.

"You should talk to people who have done it and experience it," Silvia adds.

For Silvia, having had Lap Band surgery has changed her life...a change that is definitely for the better.

For further Lap Band information, call 1-800-953-5000.