Our Patients are Thrilled to Share Their Stories!
Tim’s Story
“Before having Gastric Bypass, I suffered from many serious health conditions like Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, and pain in my knees, lower back and hips. With the help and support of my family, the weight loss support group, and the wonderful staff at the weight loss center, my outlook on life is much more optimistic. I now enjoy my life and look forward to many healthy years! I will never be able to thank enough everyone involved in my weight loss journey!”
Lost 323 lbs.
Surgery Type: Gastric Bypass
Before Surgery Stats:
Weight: 545 lbs.
BMI: 78.2
Medical Conditions: Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, pain in knees, pain in lower back, pain in hips, kidney stones and shortness of breath.
After Surgery Stats:
Weight: 222 lbs.
BMI: 35.44
Resolution/improvement of medical conditions: Diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, shortness of breath and improvement of knee and back pain.
Emily
I started gaining weight as a teenager. In college, the freshman 15 turned into the freshman 50. The weight caused self-esteem issues and health problems including sleep apnea and chronic back pain. My husband Eric and I tried loosing weight on our own, but the weight always came back. Our friend lost weight with bariatric surgery, so we looked into it. We went to the informational and educational sessions and agreed it was time. Everything in my life got so much better!”
-Emily (Lost 115 lbs)
Surgery Type: Gastric Bypass
Before Surgery Stats:
Weight: 270
Medical Conditions: Sleep apnea, back pain and asthma
After Surgery Stats:
Weight: 155
Resolution/improvement of medical conditions: All resolved
Eric
I was also overweight since high school and tried numerous diets over the years. All the diets sounded great for the first few months, but one minor hiccup on the diet and it’s over. We’ve all been there.
I was diagnosed with high blood pressure in 2004 when my wife, Emily, made me finally see the doctor after years of staying away. I knew I had problems I just didn’t want to know what they were or admit them. Our friend had bariatric surgery with Dr. Heydari and after being successful for a couple years, we decided to look into it.
After surgery in 2008, I am happy to have said goodbye to meds for high blood pressure and no more sleep apnea! I’ve run in two 5k races and am looking forward to more. This surgery saved me and has allowed me to live a life I never thought I would have years ago!
-Eric
Surgery Type: Gastric Bypass
Before Surgery Stats:
Weight: 325
BMI: 45.6
Medical Conditions: Sleep apnea, High blood pressure
After Surgery Stats:
Weight: 195
BMI: 27.2
Resolution/improvement of medical conditions: All resolved
Brian’s Story
“Throughout my years of the overweight roller coaster, I finally got to a point in my life where enough was enough. My Children were not getting any younger, and I had many health issues and was very unhappy with myself. Though I had gone to an informational session about bariatric surgery a couple years earlier, I chose to go to the one offered at Centegra. I was scared to say the least, but I knew I had to do something drastic.
I handed my insurance information in and 11 months later, had the complete bypass surgery. I have been very fortunate with my results. I have a new lease on life! I have a new house, a very new positive outlook on life, a great new girlfriend, a new appreciation for life family and friends, and am virtually pain free. I can sleep through the night, play sports again and most of all maintain my weight. This could only be done because of the support and training received from the Centegra Weight-Loss Surgery team. I can control what I eat, and how much I eat. One of the great things about this surgery is that it is the extra tool I needed to take the weight off and keep it off. What a miracle this whole experience has been for me. I have my life back and am again in control of it. What a great feeling!!!”
Lost 200 lbs.
Surgery Type: Gastric Bypass
Before Surgery Stats:
Weight: 416 lbs
BMI: 57 BMI
Medical Conditions: sleep apnea, high blood pressure, knee pain, foot pain, back pain, depression.
After Surgery Stats:
Weight: 216 lbs
BMI: 29 BMI
Resolution/improvement of medical conditions: Resolution of all conditions.
Mary and Kevin
“Before Gastric Bypass surgery, I was self-destructing. I had no energy to do anything and was afraid to go anywhere. This surgery gave me control of my life. No more high cholesterol or high blood pressure or GERD! My knee and back pain are gone. I love to workout now and have found that I look for more active things to do with my family. I am happier than I have ever been in my life!
-Mary
Lost over 125 lbs
Surgery type: Gastric Bypass
Before Surgery stats:
Weight: 345 lbs
BMI: 52 BMI
Medical Conditions: high cholesterol, back pain, knee pain, GERD, high blood pressure
After Surgery stats:
Weight: 220 lbs
BMI: 33 BMI
Resolution/improvement of medical conditions: Resolution of all conditions
“The best part of the Gastric Bypass surgery is getting my health back. I am enjoying life more and can now do things without worrying about my weight. No more diabetes; GERD, high blood pressure or high cholesterol – all were resolved!
-Kevin (Lost over 122 lbs)
Lisa
“I have struggled through the years with my weight and have tried various weight-loss programs with success for short amounts of time. When the support stopped or the program was over, the weight came back on. Laparascopic Adjustable Gastric Band has changed my life dramatically. Physically I have more energy, no more back or knee pain. Being able to lose 70 pounds with the help of the Lap Band as well as my determination and hard work has been very empowering and life changing for me.”
-Lisa (Lost over 70 lbs.)
Surgery type: Lap Band
Before Surgery stats:
Weight: 209 lbs
Medical Conditions: Insulin resistance, back pain, shortness of breath
After Surgery stats:
Weight: 140bs
Resolution/improvement of medical conditions: Resolution of all conditions
Christy
“Having this surgery was the best decision of my life, and I would do it again in a heartbeat! I am more confident in myself! I feel better and have control of my weight – complete control for the first time in my life!!!”
-Christy (Lost 63 pounds.)
Surgery type: Lap Band
Before Surgery stats:
Weight: 258 lbs
BMI: 39.8 BMI
Medical Conditions: Fibromyalgia, GERD, symptoms of insulin resistance, severe back pain
After Surgery Stats:
Weight: 195 lbs
BMI: 30.1
Resolution/Improvement of medical conditions: Minimal pain, no reflux, no back pain
Debra
“The surgery was a remarkable tool that has improved my life exponentially. I have so much energy I have to tell myself to go to bed. I have always wanted to go sky diving and will do that on my 50th birthday. I went from five shots a day and three pills for my diabetes to one shot every two weeks. I used to spend hours dispensing my many medications and now I spend minutes. I feel the surgery gave me my life back and I am enjoying every minute of it especially with my ‘new family.
-Debra (Lost 85 lbs)
Surgery type: Lap Band
Before Surgery Stats:
BMI: 41.9
Medical Conditions: High blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, diabetes, Crohn’s disease, bad back, sore feet and hips, fibromyalgia, acid reflux
After Surgery Stats:
BMI: 26.4
Resolution/Improvement of medical conditions: HB Pressure normal, cholesterol normal, sleep apnea greatly improved, diabetes improved remarkedly, back, hips, joints – improved greatly, fibromyalgia almost gone
Jill
“Having Lap Band surgery was the best decision I have ever made. I was heading down a path of destruction with my weight. I love the band because it can be adjusted throughout my life for my needs. With the help of my band, healthy eating and exercise, I was able to lose 100 pounds in a year – Thank you Dr. Heydari!”
-Jill (Lost 132 lbs)
Surgery type: Lap Band
Before Surgery Stats:
Weight: 300 lbs
Medical Conditions: Diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, GERD
After Surgery Stats:
Weight: 168 lbs
Resolution/Improvement of medical conditions: Resolution of all conditions
