iVital weight loss, life & you!

"I gained the weight after I got married. I just simply could not control my hunger and before I knew it I had gained 80 pounds. I knew I needed help but could not find anything that worked. Then I discovered the Lap-Band®. It put me in control of my hunger and within 10 months I was back to my normal weight. Best of all, I know I’ll never have to worry about gaining weight again."

Karen -
Lost 80 lbs. and is keeping it off with the Lap-Band®

"I began to struggle with my weight after my kids were born. I tried everything and successfully lost weight on several occasions. Problem was - I couldn't keep it off. I wish I would have considered the Lap-Band® sooner. It has helped me control my appetite, eat healthier and best of all - lose the weight. I'm back to being myself."

Erlynne -
Lost 90 lbs. and is keeping it off with the Lap-Band®
 

Click here to see Erlynne’s weight loss segment on ABC's Good Morning Texas

"The stigma that comes with being overweight is very sad and also very real; I felt that stigma every day. My self-image wasn't the only thing suffering - so was my health. I chose the Lap-Band® because it is a tool that helps me to eat well, feel satisfied, and keeps me full between meals; it's that simple. I've lost the weight and my health problems are gone - I'm even training for a marathon! My social life and self-confidence have improved. I am the woman I was made to be!"

Tess -
Lost more than 100 lbs. and is keeping it off with the Lap-Band®

"When I was younger, an active lifestyle kept me in shape. After graduation, other priorities took over my time and the weight piled on. Unlike all the fad diets that did not work for me, the Lap-Band® works – I’ve hit my goal weight! The Lap-Band® is easy to live with and is there to help me maintain my weight loss for the rest of my life. As a bonus, activities I missed out on for more than 20 years are within my reach. Now there is nothing I can’t experience with my children. The Lap-Band® has given me my life back."

Dan -
Lost more than 100 lbs. and is keeping it off with the Lap-Band®

"I was overweight. I feared my young son would soon be embarrassed of me and I didn't have the energy to keep up with him. I looked into gastric bypass, but was not comfortable with the idea of having my body rearranged.  I chose the Lap-Band® because it can be adjusted to fit my lifestyle.  The Lap-Band® has helped me achieve my health, fitness and emotional goals.  I've lost the weight and enjoy an active life with my son.  I have always been a confident person, but losing the weight has been a real boost.  I feel like a success!"

Cyndi -
Lost more than 100 lbs. and is keeping it off with the Lap-Band®

"I tried every weight-loss program imaginable but I'd always gain the weight back - plus more. After years of yo-yo dieting, I was overweight and had given up on losing weight. I had the chance to have gastric bypass surgery free of charge, but, as a surgical nurse, I knew the risks with gastric bypass and it was not for me. After learning about the Lap-Band®, I knew it was the option for me. Since my procedure, I have dropped more than 10 dress sizes. I get excited when old friends see me. I have been completely transformed."

Amanda -
Lost more than 100 lbs. and is keeping it off with the Lap-Band®

"Life is hard enough without the added pressure of being overweight. Two years ago, I reached my breaking point. I was very thorough in researching my options and chose the Lap-Band® because it is a minimally invasive, low risk procedure with a quick recovery time. I had my procedure on Friday and was back at work on Monday. With the Lap-Band®, my life changed in such a positive way. I do many things I wouldn’t have dreamed of doing before – like wear a bikini! Plus, I no longer have to worry about my weight or my health."

Jodi -
Lost more than 100 lbs. and is keeping it off with the Lap-Band®

"Diet plans were too hard for me to stick to long term. I felt isolated and had joint pain and asthma. My father, a physician, watched me struggle with weight my whole life; he told me about the Lap-Band® and encouraged me to look into it. Since then, I have lost the excess weight and never looked back.  The thing I love about the Lap-Band® is that it is there with me every day to help me make the right choices for better health.  It's been life-changing!"

Rebecca -
Lost more than 100 lbs. and is keeping it off with the Lap-Band®

"Being overweight most of my adult life, I thought I had grown comfortable with my size, but as the years pasted, my body became a burden. I developed Type II Diabetes. As a result, I had to take medication four times a day – all because of my weight. My only option was permanent weight loss. With the Lap-Band®, I lost the weight and don’t take medication for diabetes anymore. I am able to live life, again, instead of just existing."

Alan -
Lost more than 100 lbs. and is keeping it off with the Lap-Band®

"I always knew that my weight was holding me back. Despite my best efforts I just wasn't getting the opportunities I thought I deserved. The Lap-Band® changed all of that. Since losing the weight, my career has taken off and I feel like I am able to conquer any challenge that comes my way. You may take my jewelry, but you can't have my Lap-Band®!"

Isabell -
Lost 70 lbs. and is keeping it off with the Lap-Band®