My name is Cassie and I have always been overweight. I guess the first time I realized I had a problem was after graduating high school at 16 years old and weighed 175 lbs while all my friends weighed about 115 lbs. My weight didn't stop there, over the next few years I put on another 25 lbs to bring me to an even 200 lbs. I have been on numerous diets and took countless diet pills over the years to try and control my weight. At my all-time high I weighed in at 238 lbs, when I heard of the Adjustable Gastric Band (LapBand). I had my surgery on March 1, 2002 by the wonderful Dr. Rumbaut and haven't looked back since. I have lost about 100 lbs and feel great! I have also incorporated exercise as part of my daily routine and enjoy every minute of it as well as becoming a Certified Personal Trainer.

Cassie

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