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Frank

Frank lost 230 lbs

“I've gone from 430 pounds all the way down to about 200 pounds.”

Motor Badness

As a biker, I’ve always lived my life working to be able to ride. When I reached 430 pounds, the thrill of it just wasn’t the same. It was starting to get very difficult to get places and I was finding that my weight was forcing me to make more stops, making it take longer to get anywhere. Riding a bike is supposed to not only clear your mind, but also give you a buzz that you just can’t get from anything else. When the opposite was happening for me, I quickly arrived at the conclusion that I needed to do something to change my life.

Opening the Hood

Just like bikes, we’re all customized a bit differently, so I took that into consideration when I searched for a weight loss solution. That’s when I found gastric banding, but, because it’s surgery, I had many questions to ask. The clinic's staff gave me all the answers I was looking for. I had to be sure that I’d be able to get back to my life quickly, and with this procedure I knew I would. When I went in for the surgery, there was no waiting and I was back to my usual schedule in no time at all.

Rebuilt Engine

I’ve gone from 430 pounds all the way down to about 200 pounds and I’ve maintained it for roughly 5 years. I’m once again back on my bike and I’m finding that I’m not only enjoying my biking again, but also enjoying life. Now I'm a Slimband Ambassador! I spread the word, letting other people know that if I can regain my confidence and lose weight with the procedure, anyone can!

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What a Difference!
Frank Then
Frank Now

430 pounds

Sleep apnea

size 60

6 XL shirt

2 airplane seats

200 pounds

More energetic

size 36

XL shirt

1 airplane seat

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