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(move the mouse over the image to see Jonathan now) |
“The CCO staff treated me with
respect, dignity and compassion. I knew that they will
do everything they could for me. I felt confidence in
their laparoscopic surgical skills so my
post-operative recovery would be quicker. Life
has changed dramatically, I feel a 1000 times better.
Prior, I couldn't get up in the morning....no more"
- Jonathan
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(move the mouse over the image to see Caroline now)
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"My
battle with morbid obesity began when I was 19 years
old, and for 16 years, I yo-yo dieted my way up to 367
lbs. My life changed on May 2, 2003 when I had Gastric
Bypass Surgery through Coastal Center for Obesity. In my
first year postop, alone, I lost 184 lbs - more than
what I weighed at one year out! To date, I've lost
222 lbs and have been at goal since 15 months postop :)
I've gone from a Women's Plus Size 7X to a Misses 4. It
hasn't been an easy ride, but it is so true when they
say that the surgery acts as a tool - not an easy tool
but definitely an effective one! I have found that it is
no longer just willpower that is keeping me on the right
path, and my new anatomy helps to "force" dietary
compliance. I am more in touch with my body now more
than ever, and I can actually feel hunger
and fullness knowing when I need to eat something (and
when it is time to stop). I never had this before -
rather it was just eat and eat until there was no longer
any food left. Before the surgery, I was always eating
to feel full and thus satisfied, neither which ever
really happened, but since surgery, most of the time
I've been full before I am satisfied. For the first
time in my life, I finally have control around food
(instead of it controlling me), and I am confident
that I'll be able to maintain the weight I've lost :)
I definitely have no regrets, other than wishing I
hadn't waited so long to find out about and follow
through with WLS through Dr.Hajduczek and Coastal Centerfor
Obesity!"
- Caroline |
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(move the mouse over the image to see Mike now) |
"Dr. Owens saved my life. This surgery saved my
life. From looking at 500 pounds in 2002 to looking at 200
pounds in 2003, the view has sure changed from hopeless to
spectacular. As for finding the fountain of youth, if you
are morbidly obese, look no further. My previous medicine
regimen took about 2 hours taking the various pills,
inhalers and sugar medicines, checking and rechecking
blood sugar levels. I was on the highest levels of
prednisone (45-65 mg) 3 times a day just to breath.
I was in the emergency room so much, the DR's knew me by
first name. Every visit would result in an admission, for
at least 5 days and normally more. My average stay was 16
days at a time. Last time I was there, they didn't even
recognize me until the wife showed the before and after
photo. I don't even carry my inhaler anymore. When I
say this saved my life, I really mean it!"
- Mike
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(move the mouse over the image to see Carol now) |
"Feb 5th 2003 my life as I knew it was forever changed. Little did I know just how much it would be. From 292 lbs to 120lbs I now can live my life as it was meant to be lived. Words can't clearly express my gratitude. I have learned how to care for myself with your help and the support of other patients and my new friends... At 120lbs I sure look good doing it . If having a healthy future is something you really want for yourself and your family then this can be yours too. I coming up to my 2 year surgery date and life is VERY GOOD.
Thank you Dr Owens for your excellent care and all the Coastal Center staff you have helped me change my life. I have become the real & true me and I LOVE who I have become!"
- Carol
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