Sandra: LapBand Since December 2011
My name is Sandra, Bariatric Surgery Coordinator for Dr. Terry Simpson, and LapBand Patient since 12/2011. I’m ecstatic to share my current weight loss thus far is 110 lbs… Yes 110 lbs!
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As a Latin decent, our food is so delicious. However not all so very healthy, so we can say my weight struggles began very early in my life. I felt I tried every diet available. Some showing initial success, however I gained the weight back and then some more…sigh.

Twenty years prior to surgery my health issues began with high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Then more serious health issues presented itself i.e. stroke, knee surgery, blood clots, TIA etc…

After a few years of contemplating weight loss surgery, I’m proud to say the LapBand saved my life in many ways. I no longer take any medication, and I reclaimed my self-esteem, most importantly MY LIFE!

Sophia: Down 80 lbs with the Lap-Band
I was 28 when I decided to make a change in my life. I had reached my highest weight of 250 pounds. I was suffering from sleep apnea and I’m almost positive I was on my way to be diagnosed with high blood pressure.
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After years of struggling with yo yo diets and even a eating disorder in my teen years, I finally decided that I just could not do it myself. At the age of 29 I finally got my Lap-band. Now 3 years later I am 80 pounds down and on my way to meeting my overall goal which is only 30 pounds away. The Lapband has changed my life and has restored a new confidence in myself that I lacked.

I am one of Dr Simpson Bariatric Coordinators and I find it truly rewarding to share my story with others who share the same battle. I love crafting, reading, and hanging out with friends on the weekends. I plant to meet my goal weight this year and start implementing a more active lifestyle that includes marathon running.

Lap-Band Success Stories

Dr. Terry Simpson performs weight loss surgery in Scottsdale, Arizona. Two of his staff, Sophia and Sandra are lap-band patients who struggled with yo-yo dieting and had little success. Both of these ladies are beautiful examples of how weight loss surgery can transform lives.