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Feedback From Our Patients

When I made the decision to get lap band I wasn't just doing it for myself, but for my daughter as well. What I didn't consider is how much it would dramatically change our lives for the better. Not only do I feel like myself again for the first time in years, but I have gained the tools I so badly needed for a better and healthier lifestyle that will last a life time.

~ Chelsi
I decided to have the surgery because I was tired of sitting at home all the time with no energy, now I have so much energy that I’m always out doing things with kids!

~ Barbara
I've been morbidly obese for more than 20 years. Losing 20 pounds, then gaining 30 was only making me more miserable. I finally decided to try surgery to avoid health issues that I've seen others struggle with. The sleeve was my choice based on success of two friends. What I gave up?...sodas, fried foods, one of two blood pressure meds, snoring, knee pain, ankle swelling, constant fatigue, etc. What I gained?...energy, confidence, and desire to encourage others to make whatever changes they need to be happy in life.

~ Becky B.
I began to put on my weight after the birth of my second child. I made several attempts at weight loss over the years and would be somewhat successful for a short time, but I’d always gain the weight right back plus more. During the first year after having LAP-BAND® the weight started coming off immediately. I made sure I followed the guidelines given to me by Dr Smith’s staff, and I was very faithful in getting my adjustments regularly. I have never felt better. My health has improved and I have much more energy now. I no longer have to use a c-pap machine and no asthma or blood pressure medicine is needed now. Not only can I walk up a flight of stair with no problems, but I CrossFit 4-5 times a week, and I feel GREAT!!!

~ Stacey G.
After having LAP-BAND® in 2009, I have lost 90 lbs. and kept it off. Before the weight loss, I had no energy to do anything. Since the weight loss, I have become more active. I am able to do more with my boys and family, exercise with Zumba and bootcamp and even run 5 K’s now. I am healthier and happier since having this procedure. I would like to thank the doctors and staff at Fort Worth LAP-BAND®. They have been there for me every step of the way and helped make my journey a success.

~ Tina M.
With the help of Dr. Smith I have been able to restore my health and extend my lifespan. I no longer need to take 8 prescriptions a day and have the energy of a teenager again. The LAP-BAND® has helped give me my life back!

~ Mandi B.
Dr. Craig Ferrara and the staff at Ft. Worth LAP-BAND® essentially saved my life! I weighed 326 pounds and was slowly but surely asphyxiating myself with my weight. I had tried every diet, trick, pill available. I needed to lose a large amount of weight, so losing 1 or 2 pounds after weeks of feeling like I had “starved” and worked really hard was horribly discouraging. I researched various types of weight loss surgery and frankly, it scared me. I have since lost 106 pounds since my surgery and am still losing weight! I am so very grateful to the FWLB staff for everything they have done for me.

~ Leah L.
I tried every diet out there, and nothing worked. Dr. Smith changed my life, and I am loving the new me. Learning to eat small portions and chewing my food keep me fit. “Blessed and loved."

~ Jerrilyn S.
I struggled with my weight all my life. At 39 years old I decided I’d better get life insurance, but my agent called to tell me I was denied due to my lab work. She told me to go see my doctor right away. The doctor put me on metformin for diabetes, metoprolol for hypertension, and I was already taking Prilosec and ranitidine, each twice daily for reflux. He told me I was a stroke waiting to happen. I decided to follow my wife’s path and have LAP-BAND®, and five months after surgery I had my labs re-drawn. I wasn’t even working out yet, and they were PERFECT! My doctor took me off of all medications. I no longer take anything. Nothing. And my labs are still perfect.

~ Craig K.
The gastric sleeve has changed my life in many ways. Just to list a few: increased self esteem, increased fertility (surprise baby #3), increased sex drive, I can wear stylish clothes, crazy boost in confidence, I love to try new things now, I like taking pictures and many more ways that would take forever to list! The most important change in my life post op is that it has made me a hands-on parent. I can now get in the floor and roll around with my babies. I actively play baseball with my son. I am no longer too lazy to get off the couch or embarrassed to participate in school functions. I can exercise now and I teach my kids how to be active. Overall I feel that it has made me the fun person I always wanted to be. I am no longer reserved because I have been freed of the daunting thoughts like, "will I fit? Am I too big for that? WOW! I look like a cow!" If I had to describe in two words how I feel post op they would be: Amazingly Free!

~ Ashley M.
I am so happy I decided to have the gastric sleeve! Post-op I have realized there is more to life than sitting at home in front of the TV with my bag of Cool Ranch Doritos and HUGE Dr. Pepper. It has improved my ability to do my job tremendously. I no longer feel restricted in my body; I can do push-ups and lift weights, and I try harder to learn how to do things myself instead of asking for help. I now enjoy going out and doing activities with my family and friends! Being able to be active is awesome!

~ John M.
The iBand surgery was the best thing I ever did for myself! I no longer have to struggle with fad diets or diet pills. I was on blood pressure medicine, which I no longer have to take, and I was at risk of being diabetic which I no longer am! I love how my clothes fit now and that I don’t have to shop in the big girl section. All in all it was the best decision I ever made! Thank you for giving me a second lease on life!

~ Chris G.