Annette
Procedure: Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
Surgery Date: 10/30/07
Weight Loss: 104 pounds

To consider having surgery was a battle for me but when my health declined and increase chances of heart disease and diabetes at my door step made me change my mind. I have always been an active person due to work for UPS and exercising outside of work. I could not understand why I couldn't lose the weight. I went to one of the seminars that was offered and walked out feeling confident that I was making the right decision.

After the surgery it was a challenge on its own but following instruction and the support of Dr. Davidson and his staff I am new person. I currently have lost over 100 pounds in just over a year. It is amazing to be able to walk without getting out of breath. Another thing that I noticed is I am able to cross my legs like a lady and feel comfortable doing it. Just to look in the mirror and smile because I am happy with the person that I am looking at is the most rewarding thing to me, I am still getting use to this new person. I have a whole new perspective of life and I thank God that Dr. Davidson and his staff was there for me.

Shelby
Procedure: Lap Band
Surgery Date: 9/7/07
Weight Loss: 100 pounds

I was always a big girl; taller than my classmates until high school and always on the chubby side. My real weight issues began at age 22 when I started on a pattern of emotional eating. My blood pressure soared and I have been on dozens of different blood pressure medications. I have also been on every diet known to man kind. I would lose 30 lbs and regain 40. It was a vicious cycle. After giving birth to twins at the age of 37, with mounting blood pressure and weight issues, I started looking into permanent solutions. I chose the lapband procedure mainly because it is adjustable for life, the down time was minimal, and the procedure was less invasive. I chose Dr. Davidson due to his wonderful reputation. After the seminar and meeting his staff, I knew he was the doctor for me. At my first appointment, I weighed 263 lbs and had a BMI of 40. I had my surgery on September 7, 2007. Today, I weigh 163 and have a BMI of 25. I will forever be grateful to Dr. Davidson and his staff. Their support has been awesome and has helped me to be successful. I would recommend the lapband and Dr. Davidson to anyone interested in making a real change in their life.

Shawanna
Procedure: Lap Band
Surgery Date: 9/6/07
Weight Loss: 74 pounds

For as long as I can remember, I have always been overweight. Even in High School I was always the "chunky friend", never feeling pretty enough or good enough. I have been on every diet imaginable, I've tried an 850-calorie-per-day restricted diet, a soup diet, a grapefruit diet, and a high-protein diet. I went through Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig. I even exercised excessively. It didn't matter what I did. I would just lose some weight and then gain it all back plus more. After researching and looking into the lap band, in Sept. of 2007, I decided that I was going to do this for myself.

Now, I have more energy to do the things I love - like riding bikes and playing with my son. I even enjoy doing housework now because I don't get worn out.

Today, 13 months post-op, I have gone from size 18/20 to a size 9/10. I look great. Feel great. I even have the energy to exercise. I have my life back and I would definitely recommend this surgery to those of you that are really ready mentally and physically for a dramatic change in your life.

Thank you so much Dr. Davidson and all your staff. Without all of you, I couldn't have done this!

Melissa
Procedure: Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Surgery Date: 12/21/07
Weight Loss: 80 lbs

Brian, Father of 3
Surgery Date: February 12, 2004
Weight Loss: 130 lbs

Despite being active, I have always struggled with my weight. I topped out in the below picture at about 320lbs. You are only as big as you feel and for most of my life I always felt little despite my size. In reality, I would often have to compromise the things I enjoy because of my size. I remember fishing with friends and having to ride in the front of the boat to keep the bow down. I remember not fitting into the rides at Six Flags etc. Now that the weight is off, I truly realize how much more energy I have. I can play football with my kids, walk my dog and still have energy left. Dr. Davidson has been a true blessing to my life. To date he has performed an umbilical hernia, Roux-en-Y Gastric bypass and a gallbladder removal on me. His scars are almost non-existent and to have a surgeon that is willing to pray over you in pre-op says it all. His staff is the best and I would recommend his Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass procedure to anyone who is committed to creating a better lifestyle for themselves and their family.

BJ, 38, mother of 2
Surgery Date: 7/2/03
Weight loss: 145 lbs.

As long as I can remember, I have been overweight. I missed out on so much because I was too self-conscious and embarrassed to try new things. It seemed as though food and dieting was the center of my world. Just like most people that are overweight, I have tried every diet out there with no success in keeping the weight off. I felt it was impossible to have energy and be ready to enjoy life.

After losing 145lb, I now want to do everything. On our last family vacation, I tried all the things I have wanted to do for so long. I parasailed, snorkeled, sailed, and swam with my children. In the evening we would out and I did not have to worry about what I was going to wear or how I looked. Now, I love to shop for clothes and look forward to simple things that I used to dread like going to the park and pool with my kids, or even just socializing. Now I start each day with a new feeling of self assurance. I finally love life and all it has to offer.

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