Patient Testimonials

Steve Lewis

 

Since my surgery I have lost 71 lbs. and stopped taking blood pressure medication. I truly think I could not have been treated better by a doctor, Dr. Amigo, and a nurse, Sherri. They were wonderful. Everything happened at Selby making it very convenient for me. With the surgery being less invasive, my healing time was shorter than I expected. My knees are shot and I need replacements, however, after a visit to my knee doctor, I have a new outlook on this problem. He explained that every pound I lose is 7 pounds of pressure off my knees, that's 497 lbs. worth. It has helped me immensely. Bottom line, I now have a mechanism built in that prevents me from gaining the weight back. Unlike before when I lost over 100 lbs. 3 separate times and always gained it back.

 

Sandy Hesson

 

My journey began at the age of 10, when I was placed on a program of diet, pills and injections. This temporarily helped my problem, but had no lasting effect, and I gained the weight back. I have little memories of ever having not been on a diet or an exercise program for many months every year of my life since then. Whatever I tried usually lasted several months, and then I tired of trying, or became bored with the process. Then I returned to my old poor eating habits, until I couldn’t stand how I looked and felt, so I started the process all over again.

Many in my family battle this problem and two have tried the gastric-bypass. Results were initially good…but one has gained much of her weight back and the other has had some health problems as a result of the surgery. With my medical background, I just could not convince myself to take that step, knowing the issues that I may have to deal with.

I am so thankful there is now a safer, easier, and lasting method available to help me. I have consistently been losing 8-10 lbs every month since my adjustments were done. The second month after receiving the Band, I had much improved blood sugars, and since losing 50 lbs, I have gone from taking six doses of medication per day down to three doses per day. My GERD (reflux) has totally resolved, and my energy level is definitely improved.

Most of us know what issues we have that have caused our weight problem. And most of us feel we have tried everything with little or no success. Maybe the missing piece to your puzzle is the piece found that fits my puzzle….......the Lap-Band.

Before	After

I am now at 100 pounds plus and living life to the fullest. I went swimming the other day, and much to my surprise, nobody tried to shoot a harpoon at me. In the photos of me going off the diving board, I actually looked thin. I could not believe it was me. I am losing just a pound or two a week, but continue to lose. What a great feeling to be able to wear slacks that I could only dream about wearing before. Even though my insurance company blew me off and I had to pay out of pocket, it was by great measures, the best money I ever spent. Just a few short months ago, I was seriously doubting if I would live much longer. I am now enjoying my grandson, Seth, immensely and plan to for a long time. Dr. Amigo and staff, thanks again for all you have done to help me have a better life. Steve Lewis