"I feel so much better physically, emotionally and mentally. I can walk and not get tired. I can stand and not get weak. I don't get short of breath after a short walk from the parking lot to work or the mall,etc. I don't have to take all the medicines I was taking. I feel good knowing I can take my granddaughter to the park and not worry that I can't keep up with her. It feels good knowing I am not tied down to a chair. It was one of the best decisions of my life."- S.B.

"August '06 will be 3 years since my Bariatric Surgery and I don't regret my decision one day. My total weight loss was 190lbs and I am now expecting our first child! I am so glad I lost the weight before motherhood. I could not imagine my life being that heavy again. Since my surgery, I got married and got pregnant. My family has been encouraged by my weight loss and some have even started eating healthier and exercising more. I thank God for the perfect timing of my surgery in my life and for giving Dr. Nye the skill to be an excellent doctor. " - R.E.

"...I feel like I am living again, enjoying life to the fullest!"

"Improved my self esteem. Has made me feel there is a long healthy future for me. My health has improved. My asthma has disappeared. I don't need pain meds very often and I have a lot more energy. I like myself a lot more now!."
- S. M.

"I feel better, enjoy clothes shopping, doing things with my family and helping out in my community. I have become a volunteer firefighter in my community. I enjoy traveling and riding the rides at theme parks now because I don't have to worry if I will be able to fit in the seats or have to get out of line because there is a weight limit." - P.H.

"I'm very glad I chose to have this surgery. It's been 3 years and I have not regretted it not once. My life is so much better" - R.R.

"I did not loose weight to be "skinny", I lost weight to save my leg. All the other blessings [able to have children, happier, healthier, not ashamed in public, improved confidence, improved love life] just came with it and I accept them with open arms." - C.B.

"...I would highly recommend this surgery - it truly saved me from a deep deep depression."

"Bariatric Surgery has changed my life. I had my surgery June 2004. My beginning weight was 352. Now I am down to 162lbs. Before the surgery, I could not walk very far at a time. My knees throbbed with pain. Every joint in my body hurts from all the weight I was carrying. Any time I did anything I would be out of breath. Going outside with my grandkids was out of the question. After surgery I am a different person. My self esteem is up 100%. I now move like lightning. My husband has a hard time keeping up with me. the pain in my knee has been greatly reduced. I am not a couch potato anymore. I enjoy exercising, shopping for new clothes and working in my yard now... But most of all I play with my grandchildren sitting on the floor and out in the yard. My life has been changed by having the surgery. I now look at people, I don't know, in the eye and smile-And they smile back. " - J.J.

"I feel like a million dollars. I am able to get around so much better. I am enjoying life to the fullest. It has been an absolute miracle in my life! I would do it all over again and again. My moral and self-esteem have really been boosted! I just cannot begin to explain how pleased I have been with the whole experience." - S.R.

"It has changed my life in a much more positive way-
More energy
Quality of life
Fewer health problems" - A.P.

"...I was always ashamed of the way I looked before and now I like what I see!"

Bariatric Surgery changed my life for the better. I was over 240lbs and tried losing weight all my life but looked into having gastric bypass and thought I want to have this done so I can raise my 3 boys that I love very much. Well it's been 2 years since surgery and I would do it all over in a heart beat. I knew the chances of divorce and all the weight loss but if I stayed heavy I wouldn't see my boys grow up. I have so much love to show my boys now. I can run and play with them and don't get tired. I outwalk everyone that walks with me. They say slow down your going too fast... I wouldn't want anyone to pass this chance " - S.M.

"Before I had surgery I was so tired and sick. I just didn't want to get out of bed anymore! Now I have more energy and I feel great. I can breathe better! " - R.K.

"The loss of weight has given me a greater healthy feeling. I have lots of energy and I can move so much better. I am able to get up and down much easier out of chairs...!"

"Since I have had my surgery almost 3 years ago I am down to a healthy weight. I feel much better about myself and have more confidence. I am more comfortable about myself in public places and get out and enjoy my life." - M.W.

"Since my surgery in December of 2003 my life has been more pleasurable. I have more energy, less physical problems (feet, arthritis and allergies). I feel I can keep up with things and others in all areas of my life, home and work without over taking my body. Even my special education students commented on my transformation physically while remaining the same person which helps to explain and teach how not to judge others by any one characteristic and accepting others the way they would want. ... I'm very happy and pleased with everything from the surgery. " - C.I.

"Bariatric surgery has given me a new outlook on life. I feel better both physically and mentally. I look forward to each new day. I can now do things that I thought were only a part of my past. I thank God each and everyday for Dr. Nye and the wonderful ladies in the Bariatric Center for their encouragement and helping to instill in me a new and wonderful belief in myself.- L.S.