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Patient Stories: Weight Loss Surgery
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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 Bob, Weight Loss Surgery
Master of His Own Destiny
Bob has fought a weight problem almost all his life.
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Bobbi, Weight Loss Surgery
Finding Joy and Success after Weight Loss Surgery
For Bobbi, it was a quality of life issue. |
Carol, Weight Loss Surgery
From 405 pounds to the Houston Half Marathon
At 38, Carol weighed 405 pounds before her surgery. |
 Christi, Weight Loss Surgery
Not One Regret
Christi went on her first diet at the age of 12. |
 Donna, Weight Loss Surgery
Beating the Food Demons
Donna was convinced she wouldn't reach the age of 60. |
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Amy, Weight Loss Surgery
Sharing Clothes With Her Daughters
After being overweight following the birth of her children, Amy now shares clothes with them. |
 Andrea, Weight Loss Surgery
"There's Hope"
Andrea feels better than she has in two decades.
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 Sherri, Weight Loss Surgery
Staying Grateful
Sherri stays focused after her leap of faith.
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 Smith, Weight Loss Surgery
Better in So Many Ways
Back pain led smith to bariatric surgery.
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 Steve, Weight Loss Surgery
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. |
 Susan, Weight Loss Surgery
From Size 22 to Size 4
Susan is now the smallest she’s ever been.
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