Lisa's success Story
I attended a national conference for nurses and one of the physicians presented on lap banding. I came back to Wichita Falls and, several weeks later, met with Dr. May to discuss my desire to have the procedure. Dr. May was just beginning to train in this field of surgery. A year later, he began offering this service. I was more than happy to be one of his first cases. He is an excellent surgeon and communicates well with his patients. When you have an appointment with him, he is completely attentive to your needs and provides. He provides excellent follow up after the surgery. About six weeks after my procedure, I had a very minor problem on a Friday and called Dr. May about it. He called me at home on Saturday and Sunday that weekend to make sure the problem had resolved. I began my pre-operative diet at 301 pounds. It has been eleven months since my procedure, and I have lost 123 pounds. The bariatric support group and Dr. May have provided me with guidance, and as a result, my journey has been very smooth. My recovery was remarkably quick. I had my procedure on a Wednesday and was back to work on Monday feeling great! I would recommend this process and Dr. May to anyone who has struggled with their weight. I am so thankful that I have been given this gift and, for the first time in my life, am able to enjoy life to its fullest. I have had so many first in my life since the procedure. I never thought I would be someone who enjoyed exercising. Life is great! |
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The lap band has given me a life I never knew possible. I have been obese my entire life. As a child, I weighed 200 pounds by 6th grade. Every event in life revolved around food. As a nurse, I knew obesity was linked to so many diseases, so I would diet, lose 40-50 pounds, and then gain it back again. Both of my parents have passed away due to diseases linked to obesity.