My name is Kim I am a School Nurse and a mother of four that range from ages 25-7. I was banded 6/14/10 at Baptist Hospital, in Pensacola FL by Dr. Jeffery Friedman. He gave me my life back. I started at 265 and a size 20 and am now 196 and a size 12/14. Before surgery I had high blood pressure, and was a type II Diabetic. Now I have TONS of energy and NO MORE high blood pressure or diabetes!! I wish I had done this years ago. I talk to everyone about this surgery. A few I know have had the surgery and they are like me! WHY DID WE WAIT SOOOO LONG!

WTG Kimberly.........I get banded May 3rd...am excited and nervous....Keep up the good work

Congratulations!!! I can not wait until I no longer take BP meds! I have lost 35 lbs. and my energy level is way up. Amazing what loosing some weight will do! I am with you on wishing I had done it much sooner!