11/21/2025
Chrissie has lost 105 lbs.! "Hi, I’m Chrissie and I’m so proud to say that I’m on my Lap Band weight loss journey. I’ve been heavy my entire life and tried so many ways to lose weight. I would lose some weight and then gain it back. Going back to my unhealthy habits and not exercising led me to my heaviest weight of 336 lbs. In August of 2024, I was rushed to the emergency room with respiratory failure. In October 2024 at my annual physical, I was diagnosed with high blood pressure (which I have had since I was in my 20’s), high cholesterol, and diabetes. I’m a wife, mom of four young children, one with special needs, and a caretaker to my mom, so these diagnoses were not going to work for me. I made an appointment with Dr. Lusco and met with his beyond amazing Bariatric team, and I was on my way! I had my Lap Band surgery on December 18th, 2024, and I’m happy to say I’ve lost 99.4 lbs. to date! It was literally lifesaving and the BEST thing I have ever done! I no longer take my blood pressure, cholesterol, or diabetes medicine. I can’t tell you when I had to last use my asthma medications either! My kids and I are huge zoo goers, and before (Lap Band) I could barely make it to the entrance. Now I run laps around them and then some! I love the fact that I have so much more energy, and I’m able to play and get around! I have completed my first 5k as well, and plan to sign up for another in the fall! I have so much more that I aspire to do in life now, most importantly to see my babies grow up! This is all thanks to my Lap Band Surgery, Dr Lusco, Dena, Debbie, Teri, and Carolyn! Let me leave you with this, if you’ve been struggling with weight loss like I was, remember you are worthy despite your size, but why not take the first step to loving yourself and just see what Lap Band is all about! You won’t regret it, I never will!" Way to go Chrissie! You are an inspiration! 🤩💪🙌🥳