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Rose Hernandez
Lost 118 lbs.

This is my story
Hi my name is Rose Hernandez I am a 35 year old and Italian female with
 three young children. After the birth of my last
 child I was a stay at home Mom for a year. I became depressed and fell into bad eating habits and the weight piled on. I had my LAP-BAND procedure done on May 11, 2004. At that time my 5'4" frame was tipping the scales at around 245 pounds. I was having back, knee and feet pain due to my weight. I was very nervous about having this procedure done. At the seminar I discovered that Dr. Smith had the procedure done himself. This made me feel like he was someone who had walked in my shoes and knew exactly the way I felt about being over weight. Knowing this made my decision easier. This is a life changing experience for anyone. Before I
 was unable to keep up with my youngest son, unable to enjoy the simplest
 pleasures in life, walking the dog, riding bikes with the kids, even getting in and out of the car was a chore. I was stuck in huge shirts that hung to my knees, my home life suffered, I didn't want to be seen in public. I felt the children were embarrassed to be seen with me; my self esteem had taken a turn for the worse. Out of desperation to
 repair my home life I scheduled the surgery.

I now weigh 127 pounds and am able to enjoy life to its fullest. I've learned healthy eating habits and have an exercise program. The whole family is healthier and happier. My self-confidence is great and I am able to keep up with everyone and I walk holding my head high! Best of all I've 
 achieved my secret little dream of putting on a bikini!

Thanks Dr. Smith!

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