Testimonials

Lap-Band® Changed Their Lives.

Thousands of women and men have chosen the Lap-Band® procedure as the best option to fight their constant weight problem.  Lap-Band® has helped them to take control of their lives, reduced associated medical problems and restore confidence.

It Can Change Yours, Too.

Life Transitions

SUCCESS STORY #1 - Margie Hill - Surgery 10/27/06, lost 103 lbs. After years of losing weight just to gain it back and more, I was lucky enough to have the LAP-BAND surgery. I feel this has given me a new lease on life. I have more energy and feel better about myself. It is the tool I needed to help me reach my goal of a happier healthy lifestyle. Dr. Collier and his staff are very caring and go above and beyond to answer any concerns you may have. I would recommend this procedure to anyone who is serious about weight loss.

SUCCESS STORY #2 - Nancy Bowen - Lost 68 lbs. This past year as I was gathering family pictures for my youngest daughter's senior year in high school, I realized that I was not in many of the pictures because I had been too ashamed of my body. But not anymore! LAP-BAND surgery has given me back my health and self confidence, and no longer will I miss out on any family memories. My oldest daughter, who is a nurse, convinced me to go to a seminar on LAP-BAND surgery, and there I met the answer to my prayers for restoring my life, my family, and my body. I believe that Dr. Collier is a man who genuinely cares about his patients and wants what is best for them. He doesn't just perform the surgery and then forget about you. The most important fact that Dr. Collier has taught me is that LAP-BAND surgery is not a quick fix, but a tool that I will be able to use for the rest of my life. Thanks Dr. Collier and staff for giving me my life back.

SUCCESS STORY #3 - Misti Patterson - Lost 106 lbs. I had the lap band surgery in Oct '05 and have currently lost 106 lbs. I had my Lap-Band on a Tuesday and went back to work Thursday. Dr. Collier and his staff have been wonderful and very supportive during the entire process. His encouragement and persistence about exercise and eating well have helped make it work. I work in a cardiologist's office and I'm constantly telling patients with weight related heart problems to see Dr. Collier. I have gone from a size 22 jeans to a 10. I feel better than I have ever felt and believe this surgery has not only changed my life but actually "saved" my life.

Success Story #4- Amber Auld - Lost 96 lbs. Dr. Collier and his office staff have been very helpful throughout my weight loss journey. With their guidance and my determination to make a lifestyle change, I have lost an unbelievable amount of weight and my self confidence has doubled. I look and feel much better and I now enjoy everyday activities with my children. I finally have my life back!

SUCCESS STORY #5- Stephanie O'Brien - Lost 90 lbs. What a difference a year can make! One year after my LAP-BAND procedure I am a new woman. Like so many other people I have tried every known diet at least once with little or only temporary results. With the LAP-BAND and the guidance of Dr. Richard Collier and his staff I have lost more than ninety poundsand I know my journey has just begun. With the band as a tool to help me, and Dr Collier to guide me I realize that my weight loss is a life change. In the past year I have seen not only amazing changes in my appearance, but in my energy level, my attitude toward life, and my feelings about myself and others. I have to say that my choice to have the LAP-BAND procedure is one of the best decisions of my life.