St. Joseph Hospital supports the long-term physical, nutritional, emotional and spiritual well-being of our bariatric patients -- before and after bariatric surgery. Our philosophy is to treat our patients holistically - body, mind and spirit. View the images below to see how bariatric surgery improved these patients' lives.
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Patient:
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Cass P.
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Date of Surgery:
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November 1, 2004
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Original Weight:
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249 lbs
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New Weight:
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144 lbs
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Weight Lost:
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105 lbs
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Comments:
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"Gastric bypass is the best thing I ever did in my life. I can run, I now do marathons, half-Ks, 10Ks, go bike riding and go up the stairs without shortness of breath. I have energy now! I feel healthy now! I didn't have that before surgery."
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Mike P. |
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Patient:
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Mike P.
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Date of Surgery:
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June 19, 2007
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Original Weight:
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350 lbs
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New Weight:
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201 lbs (as of July 2008)
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Weight Lost:
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149 lbs
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Comments:
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"My doctors told me that I was a heart attack waiting to happen. The decision to have gastric surgery was not an easy one to make. Dr. Johnsrud and the Bariatric Care Center team saved my life with Lap Band Surgery. I am able to do so much more. I have much more energy. I can live a normal life now. In a few short months I have gotten off all of my medications and managed to get control of my health."
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Adrian C. |
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| Patient: |
Adrian C. |
| Date of Surgery: |
June 5, 2003 |
| Original Weight: |
354 lbs |
| New Weight: |
206 lbs |
| Weight Lost: |
148 lbs |
| Comments: |
"Since the surgery I am able to do things I was unable to do before; I have much more energy and I have become more confident."
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Ann Marie |
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| Patient: |
Ann Marie |
| Date of Surgery: |
September 15, 2003 |
| Original Weight: |
335 lbs |
| New Weight: |
180 lbs |
| Weight Lost: |
155 lbs |
| Comments: |
"I am so happy with the change! I love to see where I have gotten to and know I can do so much more than I ever could before. I look forward to a much healthier life with my kids and in every part of my life."
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Tess W. |
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| Patient: |
Tess W. |
| Date of Surgery: |
September 30, 2003 |
| Original Weight: |
263 lbs |
| New Weight: |
155 lbs |
| Weight Lost: |
108 lbs |
| Comments: |
"My health has never been better. Before surgery, I was pre-diabetic and since surgery my blood work has been great. I am happy I had surgery. I would do it again in a heartbeat! Thank you, Dr. Johnsrud." |
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Sue B. |
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| Patient: |
Sue B. |
| Date of Surgery: |
June 6, 2003 |
| Original Weight: |
287 lbs |
| New Weight: |
132 lbs |
| Weight Lost: |
155 lbs |
| Comments: |
"It has been 18 months since my surgery. I used to wear size 26 and now wear a size 6. People that I have known for years and haven't seen for a long time do not recognize me. I am on lower dosages of blood pressure medication and no longer use any asthma medication. My life has dramatically changed from being morbidly obese to being a 'thin' person and I am indebted to Dr. Johnsrud and his wonderful staff for their special kindness, concern and support." |
Kelley L. |
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| Patient: |
Kelley L. |
| Date of Surgery: |
January 19, 2004 |
| Original Weight: |
237 lbs |
| New Weight: |
138 lbs |
| Weight Lost: |
99.5 lbs |
| Comments: |
"Food no longer has control over me. This was one of the most important decisions I have made in my life. I feel like a normal person that has never had a weight problem. I feel beautiful!" |
Fred R. |
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| Patient: |
Fred R. |
| Date of Surgery: |
November 19, 2002 |
| Original Weight: |
401 lbs |
| New Weight: |
237 lbs |
| Weight Lost: |
164 lbs |
| Comments: |
"The surgery cured my sleep apnea and my whole life has improved 100%. I have more energy to do the things I like." |
Patricia V. |
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| Patient: |
Patricia V. |
| Date of Surgery: |
November 14, 2005 |
| Original Weight: |
321 lbs |
| New Weight: |
140 lbs |
| Weight Lost: |
181 lbs |
| Comments: |
"I am off all my medications, and gastric bypass has changed my life in nearly every way possible. I enjoy my family more. I am doing all sorts of things we couldn't do before bypass surgery. This is a much more full life. Plus, I can buy clothes anywhere and they fit. I feel GREAT! |
Kathryn W. |
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| Patient: |
Kathryn W. |
| Date of Surgery: |
May 10, 2004 |
| Original Weight: |
301 lbs |
| New Weight: |
186 lbs |
| Weight Lost: |
115 lbs |
| Comments: |
"I feel great. I had forgotten how happy and good life can be. I know Dr. Hamamji saved my life." |
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