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We hope that the personal stories listed below make you feel more comfortable with the lap-band process. Please take some time to read the stories, and let us know if there are any questions we can answer for you.
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Mike and Lori Edmonds
When I first contacted Patti about the gastric sleeve, it was just going to be for my husband only. We thought about it for a few weeks, and then decided it would be better to go ahead and both have the surgery at the same time...
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Patti Lissberger
I can't begin to tell you how much money that I or my family has spent on trying to become a normal healthy size... Thanks to my doctors, I have an opportunity to enjoy the second half of my life. I plan to achieve goals, take trips, and see the world.
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Renee Conditt
I was skeptical at first about going to Mexico and not knowing the doctors or anyone, but I did my research and decided to do it. I can strongly recommend our surgical team. They are so supportive and always there for you when you need them. They are fabulous!
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Lisa Hargrove
Let me just start out by saying that getting the Lap Band has been a life-changing experience! I have lost 42 pounds and still have about 25 to go. I am now comfortable going out with my friends and meeting up with guys without being self conscious about the way I look all the time. Lap Band has truly changed my life, and I know it can change yours too!
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Rick Everett
I'm 50 years old, and went through the lap-band surgery August 27, 2004 in Santa Engracia Hospital, Monterrey Mexico. Before the surgery, I weighed 415 lbs., and my current weight is 255lbs... That's 160 lbs. lost so far...
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Kim Morris
I filled out an online application one day, and to my surprise they got back to me immediately. Patti called me within 24 hours and answered all the questions that I had about the lapband procedure.
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Roy Ratliff
It has been eight weeks since my surgery. I have lost 70 pounds since receiving my lap-band. My experience so far has been life changing.
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More Stories, Comments, and Emails From Our Alumni
- "Patti and her team - specifically Deborah - made my surgery experience amazing. Being a young 20 year old with a lot of life ahead of me, having an elective surgery in Mexico was very scary for me and my family. We had so many questions and concerns and could have never made a final decision to do this without the help of ISA. I knew that I could contact Deborah or Patti any day of the week anytime of the day with any questions or concerns and they would have an answer. Anytime they didn't know the answer, they found it. They recommended me to a great surgeon with a great reputation whose staff and facilities were way beyond those in those states. My surgery went great and so did my entire experience in Mexico. From the pick up transportation at the airport, to the drop off and after care ISA was with me the entire way and still is today almost a month out. I hear from Sarah the after care specialist 2-3 times a week to check and make sure I'm doing OK, and still hear from Deborah and Patti on a weekly basis. I would have never been able to arrange my travel, transportation, surgery, hotel, aftercare and so forth without the help of their team. I recommend them to anyone and everyone who is considering this surgery and would not do this without the help of their great team. Thank you so much Patti, Deb, and Sarah for all the amazing help and encouragement throughout my entire experience."
- "The docs and the nurses were the best. I have lost 43lbs to date. I am very happy with everything. My doc here back in the states checked everything out for me, and he was very pleased with everything!"
- "Hi Patti, just wanted you to know I'm doing great. I've lost 60 lbs. since October 31st 2006. I feel like a new person. Thank you so much for being there and helping me through everything."
- "Just wanted to let you know that I feel WONDERFUL and to thank you for all your help back in October. I am down 52 pounds and walk 4 miles every day..."
- "...I had surgery in March 2004. I've had 2 fills and I'm now down 68 pounds. It's slow but steady. It's made a huge difference in my life style... and I look so good. I have gone from a size tight 24 to a comfy 16 :) It was the best money spent so far.
- "...Patti, I just loved Dr. R and his staff... Thank you so much for doing what you did and putting it out on the internet. I am so happy and feel like I have a chance [at] a better quality of life... Again thank you for everything Patti. God bless you."
- "...Just got back from vacation... had a blast in Orlando. While in Orlando... I hit the 100 lb. [loss] mark... What a joy it was to go on "all" of the rides at Universal Studios. I was scared of the Incredible Hulk rollercoaster, but went on it just because I could... Just wanted to say hey, and thanks... this band is taking great care of me, and the compliments I am getting are great. Thanks for all the help and encouragement... God bless..."
- "...Today was my 6th month and I am feeling great, got on the scale first thing this morning, and I have now lost 100 lbs... I was hoping to lose 100 lbs on this day and I did, thanks to all who made this journey possible for me."
- "...I really liked the doctor. He made me feel very safe and I was able to trust him immediately. I thought it was great that he was attentive to my allergy needs and also that the anesthesiologist was too. The nurses were wonderful. I felt like I was in good hands the entire time. The facility was fine and as a nurse I think I might be a bit more picky than the average client, but there is not a single thing for me to complain about."
- "...I've lost 50 pounds so far and my BMI is down to 29!! I will not be losing for a while and may in fact gain, but I will lose it in May when our baby is due!!!!!!"
- "...My friend and I had ours done on the buddy system on Sat. 11/27, in Monterrey. It was like a dream now, it is hard to believe we actually did it. Everything is going well, we are healing, a little itchy, but o.k. We went back to work on Tuesday. We have both lost 10 pounds each as of last Saturday. She and I have been friends for over 30 years and it only seemed right to have it done together, so Dr. Rodriquez put us in a large room together. The staff was wonderful. Thanks so very much."
- "Patti: I just wanted you to know that I'm doing GREAT! Everything is healing,and I've lost 20 pounds! I had a couple of bad days at the beginning, but now I am feeling fine. It hasn't been hard at all staying on this diet. Right now I am feeling so happy, and I just wanted to tell you. YOU were my inspiration to go ahead and do it."
- "...I am home and doing well... For the first time I feel full only after a few bites, wooohooooo!... I have lost 6 pounds already in one week, many more to go, but I will take it one day at a time."
- "...I am feeling great and sharing my experience with anyone and everyone and hoping some that need the help will be coming your way."
- "...Yes, I am still able to eat pork, no problems ~ and drink!! The weight is coming off very nicely and will have my second injection/inflation in December, I have no clothes that will fit and cannot buy any as the weight is still coming off and they will end up being too big before long! I must say it is a nice problem to have though - I am VERY happy and would do it again tomorrow, everyone can see the results and it is still relatively early days. I have so much more energy as well, brilliant."
- "...I am home safe and sound and have been so busy that I have not contacted you. I just wanted to say thank you for all your help. I am down 5 pounds since Friday and feel so released from the feeling to overeat."
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