Tami Urban was 223 lbs. when she first met Dr. Artuso. Her weight caused her health to decline. She was dependent on pain medication for her acute asthma, suffered from Restless Leg Syndrome and was undergoing spine injections for back relief. After trying unsuccessfully to lose weight thru Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Atkins, The Grapefruit Diet, South Beach Diet, as well as working out at a gym every day, Tami got to the point where her “skin hurt.” It was then she researched online about the benefits of Lap Band surgery and attended an informational seminar hosted by Dr. Artuso. After surgery in May 2009, Tami found the post-op program easy to follow and the weight just seemed to fall off. She received great support at home from her family and through Dr. Artuso’s friendly office staff. Tami returns to Dr. Artuso for adjustments in her program to help her maintain her weight and is thrilled to have her life back. She is no longer dependent on pain medication and works currently as a Kindergarten teacher’s assistant. At a healthy weight between 140 and 150 lbs., Tami is happier than ever. “There is no way I could have done this job if not for my weight loss. Lap Band was the tool that made me successful.”
