Patient Testimonials

St. Joseph Hospital supports the long-term physical, nutritional, emotional and spiritual well-being of our bariatric patients -- before and after bariatric surgery.

Cindy D.

"I know that you have heard this before, but my lap band has changed my life. Prior to surgery I had a BMI of 41 and numerous health complications. I lied and told everyone I was "fat and happy" but that couldn't have been further from the truth! Now I am fit and happy! Thank you to the entire bariatric team. They were and still are in it to win it... with me!"

Cass P.

"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."

Mike P.

"My doctors told me that I was a heart attack waiting to happen. The decision to have the lap band 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."

Adrian C.

"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."

Ann Marie

"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."

Tess W.

"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."

Sue B.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"I feel great. I had forgotten how happy and good life can be. I know Dr. Hamamji saved my life."