"My journey from fat. Started went I went for a office visit to Dr Brad Ray I thought. he was humble and had a passionate personality to help people like me that battle being overweight. It took me a few months to get the surgery because i paid cash but it finally happen 11/3/06 lap band. Thanks to Dr Ray and his staff who has been great. We are all family now. They are wonderful to work with and have answered all my questions sometimes daily. i have a new lease on life. Again Thanks Tami"