Patient Stories

Esther - A Successful Lap Band Surgery Patient

Losing nearly 100 pounds after weight loss surgery and gaining back confidence 

Just because you’re overweight now doesn’t mean you always have been. Esther is like many of us who started gaining weight after age 40 and never seemed to stop.

After years of depression, emotional eating, dieting and failing to lose weight, she decided it was time to take action. "Since my lap band surgery at Memorial Hermann, I’ve lost nearly 100 pounds, my confidence is up and I’m feeling good again." Now she buys clothes off the rack, goes dancing with her husband and is more connected to family and friends.

Weight Loss Support Program

A key to success for Esther is the ongoing support program. “The eating behavior and nutrition support I received made the difference in helping me stick with my weight loss plan.” Just one year after surgery, Esther still has ways to go. “Now I’m confident I can see this through."

"...Emotional eating, depression, never leaving the house - that was me and it was bad. Now I feel so different. People don't even recognize me.”