Meet Gastric Bypass Patient Lynden Childers!

I struggled with my weight all of my life, felt like the oddball and unaccepted all through school. As I reached adulthood, I began feeling a little more accepted but life was still difficult. Being over weight affects every aspect of your life and I mean every aspect!

Meet Gastric Bypass Surgery Patient Captain Jim!

Capt’n Jim hails from Maryland. He has had two simultaneous careers; one in Broadcasting and one as a Reserve Officer in the Army Capt’n Jim began his broadcast career in High School as a PA announcer for the High School football games. He went on to own his own station and with a partner did a two man Morning Show for over 35 years. He sold his station and retired from full time broadcasting in 2003.

Meet Gastric Bypass Patient Jan!

My challenges with obesity did not occur until my early 20’s, until then I had enjoyed a life of activity, “normal” sized clothing, and abundant confidence. As I packed on the pounds over the next 15 years I also packed away my life of social activity, Size 10 and 12 clothing, and all my self confidence and personal esteem.

Meet Gastric Bypass Patient Julie!

It seems as if I’ve struggled with weight all my life… at least since age 9. I was a size 14/16 all through high school. By the time I met my husband, I weighed in at 165. Over the next 6 years I continued to gain. I tried fad diets, diet pills, medical diets, and even went to a psychiatrist where I asked “What is wrong with me?”

Meet Gastric Bypass Surgery Patient NB!

Since her surgery in 1998, NB has made a HUGE impact on the Atlanta support group, Angel List, and by visiting patients. As a nurse and former patient, she understands what they are going through. Her success gives them encouragement. To date she has lost 131 lbs.!

Meet Gastric Bypass Surgery Patient Rev. Randy Blizzard!

Rev. Blizzard is enjoying life like he always has but at 1/2 the size! He contradicts the myth that weight loss is a matter of willpower. Rev. Blizzard always had willpower! To date he has lost a 169 lbs.!!

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