Helen Onstead
Like most people who are over weight, I tried all kinds of diets. I would either not lose much weight or I would lose weight and then gain it back.
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Having acquired several severe medical problems and almost dying, I was determined to lose weight.
About a year ago a friend gave me a brochure regarding Lapband. I read it and showed it to my family physician, who agreed it was something I should go for. So over a period of seven months I met the requirements and had surgery.
My breathing has improved considerable and I have used less breathing treatments. I am no longer on my cholesterol medicine and my blood pressure medicine has been reduced. My arthritis doesn't bother me as much and therefore less pain.
I have gone from size 22 dress to an 8-10.
So thanks to my God, my family and friends support system and, of course Dr. Marley and his staff who provided the needed surgery and support, I am a new person and for this I am very grateful.
Rhonda Y.
By the time my first child was born in 1984 I weighed 200, I was 240
when my 2nd child was born in 1988, and when my last child was born in
1999 I weighed 300 pounds.
I stayed around 300 – 315 pounds for the next 9 years.
I was not able to walk 5 minutes without being totally out of breath.
In 2007 I was ready to make that change. I called Dr. Marleys office and made an
appointment. September 2007 I weighed 306 on his scales.
By the time I had my 6th doctor visits in and was ready
for lapband surgery I weighed 260 pounds.
I had my surgery March 17, 2008. I continued to lose weight each month.
I followed Dr. Marley's orders, I exercised and ate less without
feeling hungry.
Dr. Marley and his staff has always been encouraging to me.
I now weigh 135 pounds back to my high school weight. I can now walk an hour at a time
and don't even feel winded.
Thanks so much Lapband and Dr. Marley.
Jayme Paul
In June of 2006 I had Lap Band surgery done at Windber Hospital. Dr. Kim Marley performed the surgery. Since that very day my life has been totally different. Before my surgery I had all different types of medical problems, which I might add have all been corrected since my surgery. Dr. Marley and his entire team have been a very important part of my life changing
experience. As of October 29, 2009 I have lost 184
pounds.
Rose Ann Kleinman
I want to start by thanking Dr Marley and his entire team. My surgery was on December 17, 2007, and it is one of the best decisions I have ever made. In addition to having asthma, my legs ached most of the time. I can't describe how much my life has changed. Not only do I feel better physically, but my self-confidence has improved tremendously. Thank you to Dr Marley and his staff, for changing my life for the better.
Marti E.
I am 64 years old and was morbidly obese. I saw my Family Doctor every two or three months for treatment of high blood pressure, diabetes and spinal stenosis: three blood pressure medications, a diuretic, a "sugar" pill and powerful medications for continuous low back pain ran my life. My family has an obesity problem - grandparents on both sides, father, cousins, sisters, and brother.
I had ruined my knees and had both replaced by the time I was 50! By November 2009 I weighed 263 pounds and I was able to walk only short distances or shop for 20 minutes before becoming so exhausted, I had to get home and rest. My husband, daughter and son felt I would never survive long enough to attend weddings or share in the joy of having grandchildren.
My sister and very best friend, Jane, told me about the Lap Band procedure and Dr. Marley. I did some intensive investigation on my own and attended a seminar with my Mother and sister. I learned the benefits of using the Lap Band as a tool and following the diet and exercise recommendations. I became very determined and with the support of my husband, children and family, I had a Lap Band placed on Feb. 1, 2010.
The support of my family and the staff at Dr. Marley's office has been invaluable. I was compliant with everything they asked me to do and my success of loosing 92 pounds in 14 months is attributable to hard work and their support and counseling. My journey continues and my next goal is to loose a total of 100 pounds by July 2nd, our daughter's wedding. ( Yes, I made it!) I have resumed my hobby of gardening, enjoy sewing and shopping for hours on end. I have even begun using HIT (high-intensity interval training) and enjoy walks in my neighborhood and the next one too.
This has truly been a wonderful journey and I am so very pleased with my results.
Larry L. Sprankle
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When I went to my first seminar, I thought, is this really going to work for me? I was excited to start learning about the LAP-BAND procedure because it is less invasive and because it has a quicker recovery period. I knew I had to do something about my weight. My ankles and knees bothered me from the excess weight and I was already being treated for my high blood pressure.
I had my LAP-BAND surgery in January of 2009. I started walking the next day as much as my body would let me after surgery. Once I recovered I increased my walking and added in some weight training. After the first 8 months, I started introducing some jogging, then running. It has been 2 years since my surgery and I have lost over 140 lbs and counting since the start. I am now in training for my first half marathon. I feel great! I have more energy, more confidence, and most importantly I have been blessed with good health. Over the last couple of years my experience at Dr. Marley’s office has been incredible. The entire staff throughout this journey has given advice, words of encouragement, and tips to help me along the way. Thank you for making customer services your priority.
