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| Amy H. |
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Lost 257 lbs. with Gastric Bypass
"I can ride roller coasters and water slides with my kids."
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| Barbara B |
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Lost 113 lbs. with Gastric Bypass
Barbara B. no longer takes any of the medications
she was on prior to her surgery in 2006.
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| Barbara D |
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Lost 83 lbs. with Gastric Bypass
Barbara D. took 20 different medications before surgery. Since having surgery she only takes 2!
"Now I can speak in front of people at church without feeling self conscious about how I look."
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| Billy A. |
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Lost 285 lbs. with Gastric Bypass
Billy A. had surgery in March 2009 and has lost 296 lbs. since. Before surgery Billy suffered from diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, edema, and joint problems. Currently, Billy no longer suffers from any of these.
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| Clara W. |
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Lost 58 lbs. with Gastric Bypass and dropped 12 dress sizes.
Clara W. had her bypass surgery almost 6 years ago.
"I have more energy now than before my gastric bypass - now I am the person I am supposed to be. I look the way I feel inside."
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| Deborah W. |
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Lost 71 lbs. with Gastric Bypass
Deborah W. suffered from high blood pressure, edema, diabetes, and thyroid problems before surgery. Now Deborah is in such great health she only needs her daily vitamins and monthly B-12 injections.
"I can't believe how different I look."
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| Jeremy W. |
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Lost 127 lbs. with Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
"Since surgery, for the first time in 15 years I can fly without a seatbelt extender.”
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| Joyce H. |
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Lost 164 lbs. with Gastric Bypass
Joyce H. had gastric bypass in November 2006. Joyce was in an electric wheelchair for 4 years and suffered from severe back and joint pain before surgery. Joyce no longer uses a wheelchair and goes to the gym 3 to 4 times a week.
"I look in the mirror, and I like what I see."
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| Julie R. |
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Lost 115 lbs. with Gastric Bypass
Julie R. had gastric bypass in December of 2008. She has dropped 16 dress sizes. Julie no longer takes medication for high blood pressure and has more energy and endurance than before her surgery.
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| Kathryn C. |
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Gastric Bypass
Kathryn C. had gastric bypass in 2005 and lost 120 lbs.
"I can wear beautiful clothes and look in the mirror with confidence."
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| Lavena "Dian" C. |
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Lost 115 lbs with Gastric Bypass
Since having Gastric Bypass in March 2007 Dian no longer has sleep apnea and now has loads of energy.
"My kids have noticed the difference, we play everything from basketball to swimming! And I don't wear a cover up anymore when I swim!"
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| Lindsey C. |
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Lost 123 Lbs. with Gastric Bypass
Lindsey C. suffered from back and neck problems along with severe edema and asthma. She no longer suffers from any of these.
"Because of this surgery, I was able to obtain my lifelong goal of becoming a pilot. Before surgery I was too heavy to fit in the planes at OU."
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| Mitzi B. |
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Lost 67 lbs. and dropped 12 dress sizes
Mitzi B. had gastric bypass in July 2007 and is no longer diabetic.
"I can walk anywhere; even run."
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| Raquel |
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Lost 105 Lbs. with Gastric Bypass
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| Steve L. |
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Lost 170 lbs. with Gastric Bypass
Steve L. had gastric bypass in November 2008. He has since eliminated all of his medications.
"For the first time in a long time I am pain free."
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