loss weight
Gina's Story
Total Lost: 160 pounds*
Since the surgery and my weight loss, I've noticed little changes in the way people respond to me, like opening a door for me. People wouldn't do something like that before. They would barely acknowledge me, but now they'll open a door or [...]
Martha's Story
Total Lost: 65 pounds (first three and half months)*
I sought bariatric surgery because of my diabetes and my high blood pressure issues. My primary care doctor suggested the surgery to me, but I was scared. I told myself I could try diet [...]
Randall's Story
Total Lost: 130 pounds*
My battle with weight has been a long one. As a boy growing up it was hard going to school being teased by kids calling me fat.
My brothers as well would tease me so I just ate more [...]
Angelika's Story
Total Lost: 95 pounds*
I have been seriously considering bariatric surgery for over 10 years, however kept telling myself that I can do this, I can lose the weight on my own. This mindset allowed me to stay heavy for 10 years too long. I [...]
Denise's Story
Total Lost: 148 pounds*
I didn’t think it would affect my family as much as it has, in the positive. To see my children as proud of me as they are has been well worth everything.
Throughout her life, Denise had wrestled with her weight. [...]
Derrick's Story
Total Lost: 72 pounds (weight loss in 3 months)*
Growing up we were told to finish our plates, and with an Italian mother who loves cooking, we ate a lot of carbohydrates and fatty meals. Before I knew it, I was 25 years old, [...]
Cari's Story
Total Lost: 95 pounds*
I couldn't fully enjoy my daughter due to my weight. I couldn't teach her the outdoor activities I used to love. I felt like I wasn't a good mom to her because I couldn't be active, I couldn't do things, I couldn't run [...]
Janet's Story
Total Lost: 86 pounds*
My bariatric surgery was the best thing I have ever done for myself. My health is vibrant, my energy more than doubled. I feel great, and I'm having a great life.
Janet knew that her life was at risk if she didn't [...]
Michelle's Story
Total Lost: 210 pounds*
I act, walk and talk differently. I am finally feeling the way I was meant to feel. I have participated in 5k, 10k, half marathons and did the whole 26.2 LA marathon. I am able to walk, dance, work and etc without needing [...]
Judy's Story
Total Lost: 63 pounds. . . and going*
I was contemplating this surgery for 10 years. I had asked my primary doctor for help losing weight and nothing was working. When I asked him for a referral to bariatric surgery at [...]