Dr. Hans Schmidt and his team performed surgery on me in December 2012. Over the next year, I lost 73 pounds, which changed my life greatly for the better. I was able to tie my shoes without becoming short of breath. Pain in my lower back that I had suffered with for years disappeared. My blood pressure came down, enough so that I no longer had to take blood-pressure medicine. Over the years, I've kept off most of that weight loss, and am grateful for the enhancements to my quality of life that I continue to enjoy. My thanks for Dr. Schmidt and the folks at Advanced Laparoscopic Associates!
Mark
I had my surgery on August 31, 2020. On the day I had the surgery I was able to discontinue Glyburide all together! Then, I no longer needed my Insulin and my Metformin dose was cut in half. Now my diabetic meds are one pill of Metformin and 1000mg HS, and my A1Cs are below 7 as they should be. I take daily supplements (liquid calcium, women’s 50+ multivitamin, and B-12) and my levels are still normal. The biggest news is I’ve lost 106lbs since August 2020, down from 256lbs to 150lbs! I am thankful to ALA for all of my progress.
Jane
In 2013, I was at my heaviest, mosy sedentary, and so unhealthy. I decided to make a big change after so many failed attempts to lose weight on my own. I had sleeve surgery on May 1st, 2013 and fast forward to 2022, I have kept the weight off and work the program every day. I am studying nutrition at Purdue and I will be starting a master's in health and wellness. Thanks to Advanced Laparoscopic Associates for the awesome tool to get me back on track and the best version of myself.