Our Patients are Elated
Brian
“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! Lost over 125 lbs."
~Mary
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! Lost over 122 lbs.
~Kevin
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." Lost over 70 lbs.
~Lisa
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!!!" - Lost 63 pounds.
-Christy
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
"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.'" - Lost 85 lbs.
-Debra
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
"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!" - Lost 132 lbs.
-Jill
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