Tess

Before After

There’s a widespread stigma that comes with being overweight in our society. It’s very sad but very real; I felt that sting every day. But my self-image wasn't the only thing suffering - so was my health. I was developing high blood pressure, sleep apnea and I had become so heavy, I was practically immobile. The LAP-BAND^® System appealed to me because it was the least invasive weight loss surgery. Best of all, I learned that it was a tool that would teach me to eat well and take better care of myself. I needed to lose the weight slowly and make positive lifestyle changes. Now, I've lost 159 pounds, have no standing health problems and am even training for a marathon! Never could I have imagined that I would be able to even consider trying that. My social life and occupational life have improved and I am no longer restricted every day by my weight. Now, I feel empowered, because I am the woman I was always meant to be.

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