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Bariatric Patient Stories 24

May 17, 2018 Bariatric Patient Stories, Body Image, Inspiration, Self Love, StrugglesKelley Gunter, Kelley Gunter author, Kelley Gunter interview, Kelley Gunter You Have Such a Pretty Face Author, Pretty Comes in Every Size, You Have Such a Pretty face

Kelley Gunter Interview: Pretty Comes in Every Size

Kelley Gunter author of You Have Such a Pretty Face, had the BPD/DS duodenal switch surgery in 2002 and subsequently dropped 243 pounds from her pre-surgery weight of 391 pounds. Kelley later had plastic surgery after massive weight loss to remove the excess skin and fat that remained. And her transformation was stunning. One could […]

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February 5, 2018 Aftercare, Bariatric, Bariatric Patient Stories, Inspiration, Supportbariatric support group, bariatric surgery support groups, Bariatric Weight Loss Family Support Group, Facebook bariatric support group, Meet BWLF a Facebook Bariatric Support Group, online bariatric surgery support groups, weight loss surgery support group on Facebook

Meet BWLF a Facebook Bariatric Support Group

Connect with patients just like you 24/7 in a Facebook bariatric support group. Online bariatric support groups can be used to receive support, celebrate physical and emotional accomplishments, provide anecdotal accounts of the “bariatric lifestyle” for preoperative patients, and comment on challenges with mental health and experiences of weight bias, according to a study published on ScienceDirect. And […]

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October 3, 2017 Bariatric Patient Stories, Inspiration, Weight Lossbariatric surgery, Cheyanne Lent, lose weight, lose weight without bariatric surgery, losing weight, losing weight without bariatric surgery, weight loss, Weight Loss Without Bariatric Surgery

Losing Weight without Bariatric Surgery

Cheyanne is losing weight without bariatric surgery. Here’s how she dropped from 260 pounds to 175 pounds by making healthy lifestyle choices. Growing up, Cheyanne Lent was like most kids. She had dreams and ambition. She played sports. But Cheyanne’s weight soared in high school despite being active. She ate a lot of processed convenience […]

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March 23, 2017 Bariatric, Bariatric Patient Stories, Bariatric Surgery Options, InspirationCelebrity Gastric Sleeve Surgery, Elvis Duran, gastric sleeve, gastric sleeve procedure, GASTRIC SLEEVE SURGERY, Lisa Lampanelli, Mama June, Rosie O’Donnell, weight loss

Celebrities Are Choosing Gastric Sleeve Surgery to Shed the Pounds

A number of celebrities have come forward over time stating they have had resounding weight-loss success with gastric sleeve surgery — most recently, TV personality Mama June Shannon in her new series Mama June: From Not to Hot. In fact, several have reported losses ranging anywhere from 60 to 150 pounds following their procedure. Celebrity Gastric […]

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August 29, 2016 Bariatric Patient Stories, Inspirationbariatric, Before and after gastric bypass, dr. joseph f. capella, Dr. Vishal Mehta, gastric bypass, gastric bypass obesity surgery, Kristin Szilagyi, Mehta Bariatric Center, obesity surgery, weight loss journey

Obesity Surgery Made Her Beautiful Outside

Kristin Szilagyi waited with me in the hospital room the day of my obesity surgery: August 27, 2003. Kristin stayed with me up until the last moment when the nurses brought the gurney to deliver me into my new life. And Kristin was there on the “other side” — the term bariatric patients have given […]

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July 24, 2016 Bariatric Patient Stories, InspirationBariatric Support Centers International, Colleen Cook, Colleen Cook bariatric, Colleen Cook Bariatric Patient Bariatric Guru, Success Habits of Weight Loss Surgery Patients, weight loss surgery patients

Colleen Cook Bariatric-Patient Bariatric-Guru

Colleen Cook is motivated. Colleen self-paid for the gastric bypass surgery in 1995 by taking a second mortgage on her home. Colleen Cook went on to become the President of Bariatric Support Centers International, a company that provides education and support services for weight loss surgery patients and the healthcare professionals who serve them. The decision to have […]

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May 12, 2016 Bariatric Patient Stories, InspirationBanded Living, bariatric educator, Is Lap-Band Surgery for Me, LAP-Band, Lap-Band Surgery Success Sandi Henderson, Meet Sandi Henderson Bariatric Educator, Sandi Henderson, WLS Success Matters

Meet Sandi Henderson Bariatric Educator

Sandi Henderson discusses her role as a bariatric educator. As a successful weight loss surgery patient, Sandi literally has “been there” and brings her shared experience to the people she serves. Sandi Henderson had been struggling with her weight since she was 3-years old. Finally, at age 56 and weighing over 400 pounds, Sandi made the […]

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May 8, 2016 Bariatric Patient Stories, InspirationAlex Brecher, Alex Brecher’s Success with Lap-Band, BariatricPal, LAP-Band, long-term success with Lap-Band, Meet BariatricPal Founder Alex Brecher, obesity surgery, Success with Lap-Band

Alex Brecher’s Success with Lap-Band

Alex Brecher, founder of BariatricPal, is over a decade-long success with Lap-Band weight loss surgery. In 2003, the same year that I had my gastric bypass surgery, Alex underwent the Lap-Band procedure. At age 27, it took Alex a little more than a year to drop roughly 100 pounds. And he vows to keep it […]

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May 7, 2016 Bariatric Patient Stories, Inspirationgastric band surgery, LAP Band Surgery Success, LAP Band Surgery Success Story, LAP-Band, Lap-Band Surgery Success Sandi Henderson, obesity surgery, Patient Story, Sandi Henderson, weight loss from Lap-Band

Lap-Band Surgery Success Sandi Henderson

Sandi Henderson is a Lap-Band surgery success story. She lost 250 pounds — more than half her bodyweight! And she has kept that weight off for the long term. Lap-Band Surgery Success Sandi Henderson reached her heaviest weight at 424 pounds. With a BMI of 68.5 and wearing size 28 clothes, Sandi knew she had […]

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May 1, 2016 Bariatric Patient Stories, InspirationAlex Brecher, Alex Brecher BariatricPal, Alex Brecher BariatricPal Founder, Alex Brecher Interview, bariatric surgery, BariatricPal, bariatricpal store, The Big Book on Bariatric Surgery, weight loss surgery

Meet Alex Brecher BariatricPal Founder

Alex Brecher is not only successful at weight loss (read his Lap-Band success story), Alex also is the man behind the success of BariatricPal. BariatricPal is an online social network for the weight loss surgery community, where patients support each other before and after weight loss. BariatricPal grew out of the desire of Alex Brecher […]

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April 28, 2016 Bariatric Patient Stories, Inspirationadjustable gastric band, gastric band, Gastric banding, LAP BAND SURGERY, LAP Band Surgery Success, LAP Band Surgery Success Story, LAP-Band, Realize Band, Terri Wehling, WEIGHT LOSS AFTER LAP BAND

LAP Band Surgery Success Story

Terri Wehling struggled for years to lose weight. She tried a number of different diets but, like most of us, would take off some weight and then gain it back. Terri’s health was failing so fast that she opted for the LAP Band surgery, which is one of the two adjustable gastric band implants available, […]

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April 22, 2016 Bariatric Patient Stories, Inspirationbariatric plastic surgery, getting insurance to pay for plastic surgery after weight loss, Getting Plastic Surgery Paid by Insurance, Insurance Appeal for Plastic Surgery after Weight Loss, Plastic Surgery Paid by Insurance

Getting Plastic Surgery Paid by Insurance

Mikimi’s journey through body contouring after massive weight loss is one of triumph over challenges: From battling HMO insurance approval for plastic surgery, to enduring wound healing issues, to again fighting for HMO insurance coverage for plastic surgery revisions — and in the end, winning! Mikimi got her plastic surgery paid by insurance. Mikimi had […]

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April 13, 2016 Bariatric Patient Stories, Inspiration, Self Lovedating, dating advice, dating after weight loss, dating after weight loss surgery, Dating after Weight Loss: Jen’s Story, dating experience, dating relationships, love, online dating

Dating after Weight Loss: Jen’s Story

Dating after Weight Loss is Part 2 of Jen’s story. Read Part 1. Jen began Dating after Weight Loss Surgery Jen and John met through an online dating site. They were married on October 17, 2015. My Bariatric Life: What were some of your concerns about attention from men and dating? Jen: My #1 concern was […]

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April 11, 2016 Bariatric Patient Stories, Inspiration, Self Lovedating, dating relationships, Finding Self Acceptance after Weight Loss, finding yourself, self acceptance, Self Acceptance after Weight Loss, Self Image, self love, Self Love After Obesity, true love

Finding Self Acceptance after Weight Loss

Before Jen could love another person she first had to find the love within that she had for herself. Finding self acceptance after weight loss can be one of the most empowering benefits of bariatric surgery. Today Jen shares that journey with us. Self Love After Obesity Jen did not engage in dating when she […]

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April 10, 2016 Bariatric Patient Stories, Inspiration4 Strategies to Weight Loss Surgery Success, before and after Bariatric Surgery, Bill Streetman, strategies for weight loss surgery success, weight loss, Weight Loss Strategy, weight loss surgery, Weight Loss Surgery Success

4 Strategies to Weight Loss Surgery Success

Bill Streetman was not always obese. In fact, he was once quite an athlete. As Bill matured his activity level decreased. His eating did not. Eventually, Bill weighed 404 pounds. He told me, “Nobody gets to weigh 400+ pounds without lying to themselves and others a great deal.” Bill finally faced the truth about his […]

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March 28, 2016 Bariatric Patient Stories, Inspiration, Self MotivationBarriers to Weight Loss, Barriers to Weight Loss Checklist, emotional Barriers to Weight Loss, overcoming barriers to weight loss, psychological Barriers to Weight Loss

4 Strategies Defeat Barriers to Weight Loss

Bill Streetman lost roughly half his body weight. He credits his success to defining his personal barriers to weight loss and developing “The 4 Strategies” to overcome them. Whether or not you opt for bariatric surgery as Bill did, The 4 Strategies will nonetheless help you to overcome your barriers to weight loss. Learn The […]

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