Real Life Success Stories
Patient Stories
After weight loss surgery, success is a long-term commitment. The research shows for good long-term results, a healthy diet and exercise-post surgery should be maintained¹.
Amanda
Weight lost
Amanda hadn’t felt happy about her weight for a long time. When her ability to enjoy life was being limited by her weight, she knew it was time to make a change.
See Amanda's inspiring story three years after bariatric surgery
Weight before surgery
110kg
Weight after surgery
57kg
It’s actually hard to believe that I was the person who I was. It’s given me life back. I have a greater self-worth, confidence, appreciation of myself. I’ve returned to playing team sports, and that in itself has enhanced my mental health significantly.”
— Amanda
Carol
Weight lost
52kg in 6 months*
Carol says she inherited her body shape from her grandmother. Her genetics pre-determined her body shape and metabolism leading to unfair weight gain and stigma.
See Carol's inspiring story three years after bariatric surgery
Weight before surgery
165kg
Weight after surgery
79kg
I would absolutely say do it, without a question. I have had absolutely no side effects whatsoever, the loss of weight is such a great contributor to the overall healthiness of an individual, it’s so important for people to understand that there is a solution out there, if they’re prepared to take it.”
— Carol
Rachel & Darren
Family Weight lost
137kg in 30 months*
Being told they would struggle to start a family due to their weight, Rachel and Darren decided as a couple to make a change to lose the weight. Within 4 months, they were blessed with great news.
Aaron
Weight lost
105kg in 16 months*
Having always suffered from obesity, Aaron felt he was lowering his life expectancy greatly. He wanted to be around to raise his baby son. This motivation proved to be blessing.
Justin
Weight lost
26kg in 10 months*
Justin was the life of the party, loving to entertain his family and friends with food. As time passed, he realised his weight gain was causing serious health issues – like type 2 diabetes. His decision to make a real change has encouraged many others to also have weight loss (bariatric) surgery.
Patient testimonial disclaimer
*The weight loss success stories patient testimonials below relate to accounts of individual responses to treatment. The accounts are genuine, typical and documented. However, these patients’ responses do not provide any indication, guide, warranty or guarantee as to the response other people may have to any treatment. The response other individuals have to treatment could be different. Please talk to your healthcare professional about your condition and the risks and benefits of different treatments.
The research behind the science
- “Gastric bypass surgery provides long-term health benefits,” National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. [Online]. Available: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/news/archive/2017/gastric-bypass-surgery-provides-long-term-health-benefits. (Accessed: 31-Jan-2023)