I am 43 years old, and thanks to the assistance of Dr. Collier, I have gone from a size 24 to a 6 in a little over a year's time.  I come from a large family and have struggled through several diets and weight loss programs over the next few years with no success.  My family has a long list of health related issues due to being overweight and I was borderline diabetic and heading down the wrong path.  I had attended a couple of Lap band seminars but still had concerns with the 'cattle call' impersonal atmosphere.  After discussing my options and concerns with my physician, she suggested Dr. Coller.  I went to Dr. Collier's seminar where I met him and some of his staff.  I was very impressed at not just the professionalism, but the personal attention and care.  This office cares and is always up-front and honest.  They treat you like a person, not a number, from the insurance approval process, pre and post op to today.  This is not a easy journey, however, if you listen to Dr. Collier, are up front and honest with him, you can succeed.  As Dr. Collier says, the Lap Band is only a tool, you must commit to a change in life style.  If you want to do it, Dr. Collier can help, I am proof.  You must listen to him, follow the directions and be honest, if you are, you will go much further than your own expectations.  I am smaller today than when I got married or even graduated from high school!!! I highly recommend Dr. Collier and his staff to everyone who is interested in bariatric procedures.  I love the way I look and feel.  My children have also jumped on the eating healthy and exercise band wagon.  We have become a team, it is a wonderful, more active and more energetic new life.

Dr. Collier, I want to say a heart filled thank you to you and your wonderful staff, you have truly helped to change my life for the better.