Gastric Sleeve Surgery – hear how our
patients are winning the battle with diabetes and fighting heart disease
CG has transformed
her life and changed her health over the last 5 months following gastric sleeve
surgery performed by Dr. Ken Hollis of Clearlake, Texas. Many patients like CG
are shedding pounds, trading a life of yo-yo dieting and high cortisol and
blood sugar levels for a healthier chance to have normal blood pressure and be
diabetes free. Partial comments can be read below and full testimonial found at
http://www.baychoicebariatrics.com/Testimonials
These results are
confirmed clinically in a recent Cleveland Clinic study published in the New
England Journal of Medicine in March 2012.[1]
The findings are among one of the first randomized studies-the most rigorous of
clinical trials-to compare surgery head to head against standard medical
treatment. This study demonstrated that patients were more likely to lower
blood sugar levels to normal after undergoing one of the three versions of
available bariatric surgery than those treated with drugs, diets and exercise
counseling.
On average, the
surgery patients in the study also lost five times as much weight as those
grouped in the medical therapy arm with many of the patients being able to
discontinue some of their medications prior to leaving the hospital.
-CG discusses her
experience with our readers and hopes to encourage those who are searching for
answers.
How Long Did It Take Before You Saw
Results?
“ It has been over 5
months since I have had the Gastric Sleeve done and to date since the surgery,
I have lost 44 pounds (228 now 184 and counting) and have gone from a size
20-22 to size 16-14.
What Were Your Treatments or Attempts
to Lose Weight Prior to Surgery?
I tried everything
out there, I was pre-diabetic, had high blood pressure and asthma, and my knees
were killing me. After attending my 35th class reunion and trying to
keep up with my classmates I decided I needed to do something regarding my
weight because I knew that I would not be here very long if I continued on the
road I was on.”….
What Are Your Results Following
Surgery?
“My doctor has
lowered the dose on my blood pressure medicine. ….I have been taken off my
sleep apnea machine and my asthma machine…..My future is to continue on this
weight loss journey and to be in the best health possible. I think of how heavy
a 10 pound bag of potatoes is and I think, how was it possible that I have
already lost 4 of those 10 pound bags…Never in my wildest dreams..”
-CG
To read more
testimonials concerning how our patients are getting their life back on track,
please visit our website at http://www.baychoicebariatrics.com/Testimonials.
If you would like to receive a packet of information on the types of Bariatric
Surgery Procedures or Behavioral Counseling for Weight Loss, please submit your
information at http://www.baychoicebariatrics.com/Contact
[1]Phillip
Schauer, “Bariatric Surgery vs. Intensive Medical Therapy in
Obese Patients with Diabetes”, NEJM March 2012. Accessed January 10, 2014 at http://healthcare.utah.edu/bariatricsurgery/schauer2012.PDF
