Patient Success

Meet Heidi

Heidi lost 129 lbs.

Hello, My name is Heidi and I had my surgery at St. Louis Lap-Band Specialists back in September, 2007. At surgery I weighed 324 pounds and now I am 196 pounds and still going strong. Thank you Dr. Minkin.

“I look and feel great!, I can keep up with my kids now”

Medical Issues Resolved

  • Arthritis/joint pain
  • Dyspnea on exertion
  • Stress urinary incontinence
  • High cholesterol

Meet Gary

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My name is Gary and I first visited Dr. Minkin at St. Louis Lap-Band Specialists back in late 2007. I then had my surgery in February 2008. At surgery I weighed 325 pounds and now I am a healthy 216 pounds.

“I had trouble walking before and now I can even run. I can do things I never thought I’d do again. It’s a whole new life for me!”

Medical Issues Resolved

  • Arthritis/joint pain
  • Reflux
  • Sleep apnea
  • Chronic lower extremity swelling
  • High cholesterol