Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Chuck's Story
Total Lost: 110 pounds*
“I am the president of the California Rural Letter Carriers Association, and that puts me in the public eye. That’s a big step for me — before the surgery, I probably wouldn’t have been able to do something like this because of my self-image. [...]