Pat B., a registered nurse, was very overweight and suffered multiple obesity related conditions including high blood pressure and gastric reflux disease. Her family history of type 2 diabetes and other chronic illnesses put her at an increased risk for developing even more health problems.

“My father is very overweight, has high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes and is on dialysis” offered Pat. “I felt that it was imminent that I would become diabetic, and did not want to find myself with the same medical problems as my father.”

“To achieve the significant, sustainable weight loss necessary to improve her health,
Pat decided to have laparoscopic adjustable banding surgery at Englewood Hospital.

Within a year of surgery, Pat lost nearly 100 pounds. She no longer needs medication to manage high blood pressure or gastric reflux disease, and her cholesterol medication is reduced. She is healthier and feels more energetic than ever.

“I wanted to live a healthier life, without all of the complications and interferences of chronic illness.”