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I had lost the weight on my own before. I knew I could do it again. I also knew I had issues with maintaining a healthy weight. I knew that a surgical procedure for weight loss was not a quick fix. I had researched the Lap-Band procedure and the Gastric Bypass for years; I knew I would have to work with the program. My eating habits would have to change, I would have to monitor my proteins, I knew my life and the way I treated and used food would have to change... But isn't that what I was looking for? I wanted to change my life, not for a month, not for a year, but forever! I wanted to use food for nourishment, and not as security, or boredom, I wanted to be healthy.
On a whim, I went to one of Dr. Perez's seminars, and halfway through, i asked myself "why not?" What I had done in the past DID NOT WORK! That very same evening, I made the commitment to change my life, for good this time.
The process was a lot simplier than I had envisioned. The support staff is truely one in a million! They were there every step of the way. Dr. Perez explained how the procedure worked, his staff scheduled my testing appointments, an I never had to worry about what was going on or who I needed to call to do what test. They held my hand every step of the way... and two years later; they are still there for me, holding on just as they did in the beginning.
The decision did not just come overnight, there was never a mysterious sign that said, "Do It" or "Run The Other Way". I did it, and without hesitation, I tell everyone I know, "You Can Do It Too".
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I often told myself this phrase everytime I would start a new diet. I tried to make it my motivation to stay on track and obtain my goal. I tried every diet known to man.
My OB/GYN put me on 3 different prescription diet medicines. After changing my eating habits and doing everything I could, I still had very little results. He had mentioned to me a few times about the possibility of lap band surgery, but I was unsure if I wanted to take that next step. After researching it online, I decided to attend a seminar at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. The seminar was very informative and made me realize that I was ready for this life change.
After discussing it over with my husband and the rest of my family everyone was very supportive of my decision so I decided to take the next step. My OB/GYN referred me to Dr. Perez and he and his staff were so supportive and helpful. They scheduled all of my appts. for me and took care of everything with my insurance too. They were very caring and always kept me informed as to what was going on. Dr. Perez explained to me everything that was going to happen and was very informative every step of the way. We discussed my concerns and it was at this time he told me that this was a "tool" and it was up to me as to how I made it work.
It was then that I realized that I had to be in control of the situation and of my own life. This decision has definately been life changing for me, but it is, by far, the best decision I've ever made! Now I wake up and often tell myself, "This IS the first day of the rest of your life" and I've learned to make the BEST of every day!!
