Patient Success Stories
Every day, we're inspired watching our patients take charge of their health and their lives, and are privileged to help guide that transformation.
Vance
As much as he loves music, Vance's weight was getting in the way of his ability to perform. For one thing, he was afraid the stool he sat on during the sets wouldn't hold him.
So, there he was, somewhere between 405 and 410 pounds, and Vance's biggest worry was that he was looking old. Never mind that he had severe sleep apnea and "raised the roof" when he snored. Forget that he was taking insulin twice a day for diabetes, and medication for high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
Finally, his wife became the voice of reality. She asked him if he'd rather have age or life. He agreed she had a point.
Lisa
Lisa didn't like going out to eat with her family. She was always afraid they'd seat her in a booth--and she wouldn't fit. At her highest weight, she was 330 pounds.
When she went to bed at night, she'd worry about not getting up. Her fear was that her heart would stop and her body would shut down because of her weight.
At some point, she decided not to live this way any longer.
Lauren
It's never fun to struggle with weight. But in middle school and high school it's even harder. There are no cute clothes that come in a size 28. Lauren's weight held her back from too many things. She made every excuse possible to not go out with her friends.
Yet she was so surprised when her doctor suggested gastric bypass surgery, she cried. She didn't realize she was "that big"...because when she looked in the mirror, she saw someone else.
We invite you to share in their bariatric surgery stories - and remember you too can have life-changing success. For more information or to register for a free seminar, 1-888-995-6762 (888-99LNRMC).