How weight loss surgery worked for them — in their own words.
Their journeys are personal. Their outcomes are transformational.
Hear from real patients about how weight loss surgery helped change their lives.
Dana’s story
As a busy mother who struggled with obesity and type 2 diabetes, Dana knew her weight was interfering with her health and daily activities. Learn how weight loss surgery guided her to a better way of living.
Introducing the new Dana
”I say to anyone that was in my shoes 6 months ago or a year ago, if you are really thinking about having surgery, I really think you should look into it, do your homework and talk to somebody. Do everything in your power to set yourself free and be who you want to be.”
Dana’s weight struggle
”I can’t do what other moms do with their kids;. I’ve never even sat on a swing with them. If I continue to gain weight, I am going to die from my diabetes."
You’re not alone — the importance of support groups
“I think people are going to look at me like ‘“oh, she took the easy way out.’” But it's a life-changing experience. Hearing other peoples' stories makes me want to work harder and better myself and lose more weight.”
“I don’t know if I can do it” — tips for preparing for surgery
“I take it all in and look at it like, look at the end result, I have a goal, that's my goal I’m trying to reach and I can't wait to get there. So just suck it up and deal with it, because in the end you're go into be happier.”
The day of surgery
“I’m 100% ready. This is it. The day is here. I’m doing this to make me a healthier person. I’m hoping that after surgery I can come off all my diabetes meds. It’s going to be a major change because for the last 6 years of my life I have been on pills.”
Sabrina’s story
As an internal medicine doctor, Sabrina felt uncomfortable talking to her patients about weight when she had lived with obesity her entire life. But the topic of her own weight was something she could no longer ignore. Hear how weight loss surgery helped Sabrina overcome her lifelong battle with obesity.
Inspiration for us all
“Over the past month, I’ve lost 27 pounds. I guess the best part is I’m gonna get to shop for some new clothes. That’s going to be really exciting over the next few months.”