Hello, my name is Linda and March 17, 2003 was St. Patrick’s Day and that was a very lucky day. That morning Dr. Lusco performed the Lap-Band procedure on me, which changed my life for the better. For the past 40 years I have been very overweight, trying every diet there was only to regain what I would lose. When I had the Lap-Band I was wearing a size 28-30 and I had no energy and never wanted to do anything. Now I am wearing a size 12-14 slacks and 16 shirt. I have lost over 150 pounds and have so much energy. I always want to do something and my husband can’t keep up with me now. People I haven’t seen since I had the surgery don’t recognize me – that’s kind of weird.
My advice to anyone who is thinking about having the Lap-Band, I say Go For It! You won’t be sorry. My family and friends were there to support me 100% and it paid off. It works. Also, the Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Bariatric staff is the best there is. There’s always someone to talk to if you need a little help to lead you in the right direction, or they can guide you to the right person to talk to. Our support group that meets the 1st Monday of every month is so important to me that I just can hardly miss one. You meet so many new people and you can share with each other your meal plans or problems or just laugh with each other. Anyway, we have a good time. Thanks to Sts. Mary and Elizabeth and our Doctors. I would like to say thanks to Dr. Lusco for being such a special doctor and always having the right answer and making me feel so good about myself!
Linda M.
