"I am a different person than I was 20 months ago, inside and out."

"My health is great now — no sleep apnea, gout, or diabetes and my blood pressure is perfect."

"This surgery has changed my life and brought me so many blessings, I would do it over again, no question."

"My closet is full of clothes of every color of the rainbow. I don’t have to worry about if the color will make me look too big."

"I can now make it to the top of the stairs faster than some of the younger police officers, AND breathing normally."

"I am proud of my accomplishment and that I addressed the problem before it got even worse."

"When I made the decision to have LAP-BAND surgery, I never expected so many changes to happen."

"It goes without saying what my life was like 120 pounds heavier. I had no life."

"For the first time in my life, I know I will never put my weight back on and I do not feel like I am on a diet."