Together with our patients, our joint efforts have produced some of the most inspiring weight loss stories in Georgia.

Supporting our patients through the hardest but brightest moments of their lives, we can see their health improve, witness their physical transformation and experience the emotional and social changes in their lives. Below is a glimpse of what was then and what is NOW. We're trying to help our patients break the hold that morbid obesity has had on their lives. Check out the pictures where the hula hoops signify a change from the former vicious cycle of declining health from morbid obesity and a new circle of friends and activities that are possible with significant weight loss and improved health!

While our patients have achieved so much, many others are still out there, blaming themselves and feeling worse day after day. Empower these people and enlighten their minds. Inspire them with your story and make them take the first step to a new beginning!

Surgery date 1/14/2011

• Pre-Op BMI: 41.75
• Current BMI: 32.72

Total Weight Lost: 47 lbs

Pre-Op Comorbidities:

• Hypertension
• Hypercholesterolemia

 

My greatest achievement has been to lose weight and inches so that I could comfortably fly to Seattle, Washington and not have to ask for a seat belt extension. I actually had excess seat belt with the normal belt! I can now wear a bathing suit (two pieces at that!) and I feel GREAT for the first time ever!

Surgery date 11/11/2009

• Pre-Op BMI: 64.75
• Current BMI: 48.88

Total Weight Lost: 142 lbs

Pre-Op Comorbidities:

• Hypertension
• Arthritis of Weight Bearing Joints

 
Since my surgery, my proudest moment has been that my son looks at me with pride and loves being seen with me. He is always encouraging me. My greatest achievement has been being able to walk 10 miles a day 5 days a week without pain. Since my surgery I can run for the first time in 25 years.

Surgery date 9/28/2007

• Pre-Op BMI: 42.35
• Current BMI: 26.79

Total Weight Lost: 100 lbs

Pre-Op Comorbidities:

• Hypertension
• Hypercholesterolemia
• Arthristic of Weight Bearing Joints

 
Since my surgery my proudest moment has been hitting my 100 pound weight loss mark. I haven’t been at this weight for 30 years!

Surgery date 4/14/2008

• Pre-Op BMI: 50.29
• Current BMI: 24.78

Total Weight Lost: 141 lbs

Pre-Op Comorbidities:

• Hypertension

 
Since my surgery my proudest moment has been when I met my weight goal. My greatest achievement has been to get my health back and to get off all my medications! I can now bend over and tie my shoes without getting out of breath for the first time in 14 years.

Surgery date 6/5/2009

• Pre-Op BMI: 36.77
• Current BMI: 26.85

Total Weight Lost: 55 lbs

Pre-Op Comorbidities:

• Morbid Obesity

 
Since reaching my weight loss goal, my proudest moment has been having my son say how proud he was of me.

Surgery date 2/21/2011

• Pre-Op BMI: 40.19
• Current BMI: 38.75

Total Weight Lost: 67 lbs

Pre-Op Comorbidities:

• Hypertension
• Diabetes
• Sleep Apnea
• Hypercholesterolemia
• Gout
• Hypothyroidism

 
Since my surgery my proudest feeling is that I have consistent weight loss and I feel great! My biggest achievement has been my re-found energy and vitality. I am up early and outside building my garden and finishing all of those things I had no energy to do before. For the first time in a long time I feel good about myself. I am no longer napping or watching TV. I am looking forward to what I can do tomorrow. I feel great!