Client Testimonials
Pam Ward Lost 70lbs with LAP-BANDI am the youngest of six children. Being raised in the South, we ate a lot of fried foods. My parents and siblings have all struggled with weight problems and almost every disease associated with obesity. My personal battle with obesity began in high school. When my metabolism slowed down, the weight started pouring on. I tried diet pills, endless diets and weight loss programs. I would lose weight for a while and then lose my self-control. Each time, I would gain more than I lost. MoreI was a smoker for 23 years. When I quit in 1994, I substituted food and started putting on more weight. I continued trying diet after diet but was never successful long term. I soon developed high blood pressure and high cholesterol and began taking medications daily. Then came restless leg syndrome, which I began taking a pill for each day. In 2009, I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes and began checking my blood sugar every day. In 2010, I was diagnosed with sleep apnea and began sleeping each night on a CPAP machine. I then heard about the LAP-BAND procedure and consulted my doctor. He highly recommended it for me and referred me to Dr. Jayaseelan. Since my surgery in April 2010, I have lost 70 pounds and six dress sizes. I have so much more energy and self-esteem. You begin noticing the smallest things, like being able to cross your legs while sitting, not getting winded trying to tie your shoes and being able to wear a belt again. I no longer have sleep apnea and have given up the CPAP machine. I am no longer in the pre-diabetes stage and have given up pricking my finger every day. My blood pressure and cholesterol levels are coming down and I look forward to giving up those medications soon. I want to renew my vows with my husband of 40 years and look forward to the new me walking down the aisle. Collapse 
Susan Tull Lost 86lbs with LAP-BANDI had LAP-BAND surgery on May 7, 2009. I am 34 years old. My largest weight was 268 pounds. I am now weighing 182 pounds, thanks to Dr. Jayaseelan and his team. My largest pair of jeans was size 22. I am now wearing size 8 jeans. Before my journey, I never wore a belt. Today, I find myself wearing belts and tucking in my shirts. I found losing weight and loving yourself is the best medicine for the mind. 
Mitchell Robinson Lost 221lbs with LAP-BANDHey, guys, my name is Mitchell Robinson. I heard about the band for the first time in October of 2003, when my mom actually had the procedure. Being that I weighed 395 pounds, my mom questioned me about having the surgery. I immediately said, "Count me out!" I quietly sat back and observed my mom's progress. After a fairly quick and effortless weight loss of 50 pounds, I decided that this might actually work for me, too. In March of 2004, I had my LAP-BAND procedure. MoreI lost 28 pounds during the first six weeks after surgery, and a whopping 50 pounds in less than six months. It was amazing! That was a great start, but I knew I still had a ways to go. Shortly after having the procedure, I moved to Colorado and started attending culinary school. Needless to say, I didn’t get to follow up as often as I should, but luckily I have still had great success with my band. I lost 221 pounds total. Without the band I wouldn’t be who I am today. Thanks a bunch, Dr. Jay! Collapse 
Spring Benavides Lost 140lbs with LAP-BANDDr. Jay saved my life when he banded me on April 8, 2005. I had been on just about every diet known to mankind. I would lose 30 pounds and as soon as I hit a plateau, I would sabotage myself and gain it all back…and then some. At my highest weight, I was around 275 pounds. Today, I manage to keep my weight between 135-140 pounds. I went from a size 22-24 to a size 4, and it feels great! My life has totally changed for the better. Before, I dreaded going out in public with my friends and family. I would see my reflection in storefront windows and notice that I was twice the size of my husband. MoreWalking through the parking lot, I would see that my shadow made him disappear, which made me want to disappear. Now, we can walk side by side, entering the same door at the same time. That may sound strange, but it is the small things that you begin to notice that make all the difference in the world. One of my most memorable “wow” moments was when my best friend (banded the same day as me) and I went back to the same photo booth that we had gone to before our surgery. The first time we went, the two of us could not fit on the bench together. She had to sit on my lap for us to be in the photo together. When we returned just a few months after being banded, to our amazement, we were both able to sit side by side. We screamed and cried and could not believe what had happened. Everyone heard us and I’m sure they thought we were crazy, but it was one of the best moments of my life. The banded life may not be for everyone, but it certainly was the right decision for me. With the love and support from my family and the wonderful care and encouragement from Dr. Jay and his staff, I am living life again and enjoying every minute of it. I am no longer a prisoner in my house, and on a sunny day, you might just see my husband and me riding on his Harley…if you do, please wave! Collapse 
SUSAN BROCK Lost 128lbs with LAP-BANDI have always had a problem with my weight. When I was a sophomore in high school, I was in a size 16/18. When I was 19, I decided that I didn't want to be heavy anymore and resorted to prescription diet pills. They worked and I was down to a size 12 and happy with the way I looked. I got married, had three children and proceeded to pack the weight on again. Before I knew it, I was an unhappy woman in a size 26! And to top it all off, my husband was not happy with the way I looked and decided that he would rather be with someone else. MoreAfter over 22 years of marriage, I was now an unhappy, DIVORCED woman in a size 26! Something had to be done! I was looking into having a gastric bypass when a friend of mine told me about the LAP-BAND. He had attended a seminar at the Surgery Center of Richardson hosted by Dr. Jay and was very excited about the procedure. I attended the very next seminar and was hooked! I signed up that very day and had the surgery in January of 2004! That is when my life began to change for the better. It took me one year and three months to go from a size 26 to a size 8/10! Not only did I lose my “evil twin” as I put it (128 pounds), but I gained self-esteem and self-worth. I was finally the person I wanted to be. I started dating during my LAP-BAND experience but did not meet “Mr. Right” until I was at my goal weight. We have been together ever since (five years). Then, the unthinkable happened. I started gaining some weight back. I believe that I got comfortable with having the LAP-BAND and realized that I can eat some things I shouldn’t eat. Luckily, it has only been a small amount and I am back on track to losing it again. It is very important that you don’t revert back to your old habits. It is not a miracle fix and there are some sacrifices you must make, but they are all worth it! Collapse |
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