Patient Stories - Weight-Loss Surgery (Bariatrics)
Bariatric surgery offers people who have lived with obesity for years a healthier alternative. Many of our patients have tried everything to lose weight, from medically supervised programs to over-the-counter plans to dangerous herbal supplements. Some have lost hundreds of pounds – over and over again – before choosing bariatric surgery.
Weight-loss surgery is not a miracle cure. After your procedure you'll have to make a lifelong commitment to yourself. You'll have to follow proven guidelines for long-term success, including learning to make good food choices, exercising regularly and finding new ways to cope with stress. While you may find your new life challenging at first, committing to these important personal practices will maximize the benefits of your surgery.
Like any surgical procedure, weight-loss surgery is not without risk. But as you'll learn by reading these personal stories of success, more often than not it results in greater self-esteem, confidence and a healthier, happier life.
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After weighing in at more than 400 pounds, Kathy can now put on her own socks.
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Master of His Own Destiny - Bob has fought a weight problem almost all his life.
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Finding Joy and Success after Weight Loss Surgery - For Bobbi, it was a quality of life issue.
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Not One Regret - Christi went on her first diet at the age of 12.
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Beating the Food Demons - Donna was convinced she wouldn't reach the age of 60.
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Sharing Clothes With Her Daughters - After being overweight following the birth of her children, Amy now shares clothes with them.
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"There's Hope" - Andrea feels better than she has in two decades.
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Staying Grateful - Sherri stays focused after her leap of faith.
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Better in So Many Ways - Back pain led smith to bariatric surgery.
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No More Binge Eating - Steve is able to do things he could not do for 20 years and now controls his diabetes with diet rather than medication.
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From Size 22 to Size 4 - Susan is now the smallest she’s ever been.
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