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TONYA DUNSON

Date of Operation: December 30, 2009

Before	After

I have been battling obesity for quite some time throughout my life. It finally took its toll on me; I began to suffer the physical affects of obesity. I became hypertensive, borderline diabetic, chronic back pain, depression, high cholesterol, and the list goes on. I became dependent on medications to control every aspect of my health. It was an unhealthy vicious cycle. Then one day I reached 325 lbs and that was it! On December 30, 2008 my life changed. Dr. Teel II was a God send. Thirteen months later and over 145 lbs lighter I am medication free, pain free and full of joy & energy. Choosing to have the Rou-N-Y was like choosing to live again.

Kimberly Stovall

Date of Operation: December 5, 2007

Before	After

I was sick and tired of living my life at 245 lbs. I had temporary success with other weight-loss methods, but none of them worked long-term. After years of yo-yo dieting, gaining back even more weight every time I quit, I just gave up. There’s a widespread stigma that comes with being overweight in our society. It’s sad but real. My self-esteem and self-image wasn’t the only part of me suffering, but so was my health. I w as developing high blood pressure, diabetes; bad cholesterol, arthritis, and depression just to name a few. I experienced the hurt from being overweight every day. I thought I was out of weight loss options. The LAP-BAND® System appealed to me because it was the least invasive weight loss surgery. Best of all, I learned that it was a tool that would teach me to eat much better and take better care of myself. I feel so great about my decision, I needed to lose the weight slowly and make positive lifestyle changes. I remember the day of my surgery. I prayed for God’s grace and power, and then I started to visualize a new thinner, healthier image of me! Since my surgery I started working out, first walking, and now I run four to six miles daily. I work on the 10 floor of my building and I walk up the steps two to three times a day. I never would have imagined myself doing that at 5’3” weighting 245 lbs. I’ve gone from a size 22 dress down to a size 8. I’m elated about the results, I look and feel like a new woman and I’m in control. I’m healthy, happy and loving my life. My social life and occupational life have improved and I’m no longer constrained every day by my weight. Now, I feel empowered and blessed by the Father, because I am the woman I was always meant to be. I’m forever grateful!