Crumer

I had a great night last night. Was already able to sleep on my side, and I had solid food (chicken noodle soup) and handled it just fine. I have read and studied so much about the lap band procedure and would like to try and put your mind at ease a little. The reconnection is very simple and stastically you will definately come through it just fine. Secondly, although I can only speak for myself, it literally saved my life and had the benefit of making me feel so much better about myself. You can and will lose the weight with your band! I'm thinking of you as you are probably in surgery now. Again good luck and Merry Christmas to you and your family. I know you will have a great next year.

I was banded in April of 2011 at 70 years old I am now 71 and have lost 70 pounds to date. I am 6 foot tall and started at 300 pounds. It was the best decesion I have ever made in my life! I was diabetic, had high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and couldn't walk more than a block before needing to rest. All the preceding have been eliminated and I truely feel at least 10 years younger. It was an uneventful recovery and I will probably make my goal weight (decided by my Dr. and I) by my one year anniversary. Medicare took care of my surgery and the only drawback was they required me to stay in the hospital for 24 hours following surgery despite my surgeon releasing me the same day as my surgery. A small price to pay for the benefits I received. Good luck and let me know how things go.
Crumer