Beth Treado has struggled with her weight since early childhood. Growing up in a Southern family that enjoyed rich, high calorie dishes, it was difficult for Beth to maintain a healthy weight. Since age 7, she has either been on a diet or planning to diet. Some of the diets have helped for a short time but inevitably the weight would slowly creep back on. In 2006, Beth started researching weight loss surgery options and learned about the LAP-BAND® adjustable gastric banding system. The procedure induces weight loss by reducing the capacity of the stomach, which restricts the amount of food that can be consumed. Since Beth’s family history included heart problems, high blood pressure and diabetes, this weight loss surgery was the perfect solution to help lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Beth has never known what it’s like to be a normal weight, has constantly faced challenges finding clothes that fit her and often felt out of place as an overweight girl. Beth was ready for a change and at the age of 24 underwent lap band surgery on June 25, 2007 performed by Dr. Katherine Morgan. Follow Beth’s progress and listen to her story in her own words through a series of podcasts tracking her weight loss, changes in her diet and exercise, and her visits to Dr. Morgan for adjustable treatments to fill the band with a saline solution. Lap Band Patient Podcast Series   Week before surgery (June 22, 2007)
Day of surgery (June 25, 2007)
Day after surgery (June 26, 2007)
Week after surgery (July 3, 2007)
First Saline Solution Fill (Aug 22, 2007)
Four months after surgery (Nov 1, 2007)
Six months after surgery (Feb 4, 2008)
More installments of Beth's progress coming soon.....
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October 2007
30 pounds lost in 14 weeks
June 2007
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