Most people considering surgery with the LAP-BAND® System find themselves searching for LAP-BAND surgery success stories. It’s only natural. When we plan a surgery for ourselves (or any important life event, for that matter), we want to know about possible outcomes and improvements. We want to know about success stories.
Fortunately, a person looking for LAP-BAND surgery success stories will not have to look far, as these stories are frequently published online. In this article, we have gathered a few success stories of LAP-BAND patients. These success stories have been collected from all over the Web, on websites related to bariatric surgery and LAP-BAND procedures.
Please note, these articles are not meant to give a one-sided view of weight loss surgery or the LAP-BAND® System. All surgeries have risks, and LAP-BAND surgery is no different. To get a well-rounded understanding of these types of procedures, visit other sections of this website (as well as the websites listed in our Bariatric Resources section).
With that disclaimer aside, let’s have a look at some Lap Band surgery success stories from around Web.
Khalia Ali’s LAP-BAND Success Story
We have blogged about Khalia Ali several times in the past. Khalia is the daughter of boxing legend Muhammad Ali. She is also a former patient of LAP-BAND surgery. ABC News has an article (with video interview) that shares Khalia’s LAP-BAND success story. You can view it here.
Ann Wilson’s LAP-BAND Surgery
Along with her sister Nancy, Ann Wilson is the voice of the rock group Heart. The singer is also a former LAP-BAND patient. CBS News did a story on Ann Wilson’s LAP-BAND surgery, and the success she has achieved in better managing her weight. Read the story here.
Success Stories from the Manufacturer
LapBand.com is a website published by Allergan, manufacturer of the LAP-BAND® System. As one would expect, they have collected quite a few LAP-BAND surgery success stories. You can read them here.
Toronto Lap Band Centre
This LAP-BAND surgery center in Toronto has also gathered some success stories from their patients. Go there now.
Straight from the Source
A great way to get LAP-BAND success stories directly from patients is to go where those patients “hang out” online. LapBandTalk.com is a great place to do just that. It’s n online forum that’s just buzzing with patient stories and comments.
More to Follow
This page is a work in progress. We are currently gathering more LAP-BAND surgery success stories for your review, and we will post them in the coming days.
