Real Patient Transformations

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Rose

Describe your life before you had Weight Loss Surgery?

Before my journey begun my weight held me back from so much. It didn’t allow me to be the best mom or allow me to be my best self. I suffered from various help issues, I had severe sleep apnea and was pre-diabetic. With the way I was going there was nothing good in my future.

How long were you considering Weight Loss Surgery before you came in?

contemplated surgery for a few months, but I wanted to make sure I would stick with with it. So I gave myself 4 months to prove I could stick with a health journey. I even lost 50 lbs naturally before surgery!

What was it like to work with our team?

I loved every experience I had with staff. Each one of them seemed so genuine. Andy definitely sticks out in my mind. He was so personable and he was great with my 5 year old who had to come to many appointments with me.

Describe your life now, after Weight Loss Surgery.

I can run and play for hours with my son!! I practice his sports with him and keep up with him at the park. I also have such a better mental health journey, i spent so much time really diving in and becoming the best me not only with my physical health but the journey takes you on an emotional and mental journey as well.

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Describe your life before you had Weight Loss Surgery?

Before my journey begun my weight held me back from so much. It didn’t allow me to be the best mom or allow me to be my best self. I suffered from various help issues, I had severe sleep apnea and was pre-diabetic. With the way I was going there was nothing good in my future.

How long were you considering Weight Loss Surgery before you came in?

contemplated surgery for a few months, but I wanted to make sure I would stick with with it. So I gave myself 4 months to prove I could stick with a health journey. I even lost 50 lbs naturally before surgery!

What was it like to work with our team?

I loved every experience I had with staff. Each one of them seemed so genuine. Andy definitely sticks out in my mind. He was so personable and he was great with my 5 year old who had to come to many appointments with me.

Describe your life now, after Weight Loss Surgery.

I can run and play for hours with my son!! I practice his sports with him and keep up with him at the park. I also have such a better mental health journey, i spent so much time really diving in and becoming the best me not only with my physical health but the journey takes you on an emotional and mental journey as well.

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* Weight loss results may vary based on the individual.

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Joseph

Describe your life before you had Weight Loss Surgery?

Was always tired. No energy or at least able to sustain my energy.

How long were you considering Weight Loss Surgery before you came in?

A little over a year

What was it like to work with our team?

Very comfortable and relaxing

Describe your life now, after Weight Loss Surgery.

Definitely a lot more active. I notice a lot of little things I didn’t realize my weight was holding me back
from. I was 285 at surgery, I’m 7 months out and at 190 now. A1C went from 8.8 to 5.8. Feeling great.

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Describe your life before you had Weight Loss Surgery?

Was always tired. No energy or at least able to sustain my energy.

How long were you considering Weight Loss Surgery before you came in?

A little over a year

What was it like to work with our team?

Very comfortable and relaxing

Describe your life now, after Weight Loss Surgery.

Definitely a lot more active. I notice a lot of little things I didn’t realize my weight was holding me back
from. I was 285 at surgery, I’m 7 months out and at 190 now. A1C went from 8.8 to 5.8. Feeling great.

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* Weight loss results may vary based on the individual.

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Samantha

Describe your life before you had Weight Loss Surgery?

I was suffering from terrible foot pain and my weight was holding me back from living my life. What made me make the decision is we took my son to Disney and I didn’t fit in the rides. It was heart breaking.

How long were you considering Weight Loss Surgery before you came in?

1 year. The trip to Disney made me go for it. I was devastated when I couldn’t fit in the rides

What was it like to work with our team?

The team at Grand Health is fantastic! Nothing but good things to say about them!

Describe your life now, after Weight Loss Surgery.

Since losing 80+ pounds on 6 months I have my life back. I’m not in pain. I feel comfortable in my own body. I feel since losing weight my depression has been better as well.

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Describe your life before you had Weight Loss Surgery?

I was suffering from terrible foot pain and my weight was holding me back from living my life. What made me make the decision is we took my son to Disney and I didn’t fit in the rides. It was heart breaking.

How long were you considering Weight Loss Surgery before you came in?

1 year. The trip to Disney made me go for it. I was devastated when I couldn’t fit in the rides

What was it like to work with our team?

The team at Grand Health is fantastic! Nothing but good things to say about them!

Describe your life now, after Weight Loss Surgery.

Since losing 80+ pounds on 6 months I have my life back. I’m not in pain. I feel comfortable in my own body. I feel since losing weight my depression has been better as well.

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* Weight loss results may vary based on the individual.

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Daveontae

Describe your life before you had Weight Loss Surgery?

Life before surgery was all around difficult. I hated the way I looked and felt. I was very uncomfortable in my own body. Being almost 500 pounds really stopped me from living life and doing anything because I always felt like people was judging me and people were making fun of me because of how big I was and how I looked. I was pre diabetic and my blood pressure was through the roof and I would just blame the high blood pressure on it runs in the family and I didn’t want to change my ways.

How long were you considering Weight Loss Surgery before you came in?

I honestly didn’t want the surgery because I saw it as an easy way out and I wanted to do it the “natural” way. What made me go through with the surgery was I didn’t want to die when I was 30. Plus I knew I had to make a change because I was only in my 20s but felt like I was 40 plus. Everything was hard to do simple task like walking and walking up stairs took so much energy and effort I would be so tired and gassed I was just tired of always feeling like that.

What was it like to work with our team?

Working with the team was amazing. Everyone was very supportive and encouraging during my journey. And even 6 months after surgery they are still supportive and still proud of the progress i have made.

Describe your life now, after Weight Loss Surgery.

The one thing I love most is how my confidence has me feeling. I have never felt this good about myself ever in my life. I no longer talk about myself in a negative way, I love taking pictures now, I no longer worry about people judging me and making fun of me. Life has just gotten so much easier and better for me it has been a complete 180 change. Everything is so much easier and doing things don’t take all of my energy and effort. I am almost down a total of 200 pounds and going through life 200 pounds less has
been amazing. My body feels amazing, my mood is always positive, I have confidence now, I love looking in the mirror. All around the weight loss surgery has made me find myself and showed me that I can do anything I put my mind to.

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Describe your life before you had Weight Loss Surgery?

Life before surgery was all around difficult. I hated the way I looked and felt. I was very uncomfortable in my own body. Being almost 500 pounds really stopped me from living life and doing anything because I always felt like people was judging me and people were making fun of me because of how big I was and how I looked. I was pre diabetic and my blood pressure was through the roof and I would just blame the high blood pressure on it runs in the family and I didn’t want to change my ways.

How long were you considering Weight Loss Surgery before you came in?

I honestly didn’t want the surgery because I saw it as an easy way out and I wanted to do it the “natural” way. What made me go through with the surgery was I didn’t want to die when I was 30. Plus I knew I had to make a change because I was only in my 20s but felt like I was 40 plus. Everything was hard to do simple task like walking and walking up stairs took so much energy and effort I would be so tired and gassed I was just tired of always feeling like that.

What was it like to work with our team?

Working with the team was amazing. Everyone was very supportive and encouraging during my journey. And even 6 months after surgery they are still supportive and still proud of the progress i have made.

Describe your life now, after Weight Loss Surgery.

The one thing I love most is how my confidence has me feeling. I have never felt this good about myself ever in my life. I no longer talk about myself in a negative way, I love taking pictures now, I no longer worry about people judging me and making fun of me. Life has just gotten so much easier and better for me it has been a complete 180 change. Everything is so much easier and doing things don’t take all of my energy and effort. I am almost down a total of 200 pounds and going through life 200 pounds less has
been amazing. My body feels amazing, my mood is always positive, I have confidence now, I love looking in the mirror. All around the weight loss surgery has made me find myself and showed me that I can do anything I put my mind to.

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* Weight loss results may vary based on the individual.

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Troy

Describe your life before you had Weight Loss Surgery?

I was tired. All the time was taking a lot of medicine for my heart was in pain with my knees constantly was not able to walk up and  downstairs without feeling tired.

How long were you considering Weight Loss Surgery before you came in?

I never considered weight loss surgery before talking to the people at The office I was looking to take medicine to help me curve my appetite

What was it like to work with our team?

Working with the team at your facility was very easy. We were very understanding. They were not judgmental and understood the issues of somebody trying to lose weight in the struggles that go with it. They told me everything that was going to happen. It was going to happen they even told me some of the things that would be difficult about what I was about to do so I was able to go into it understanding everything.

Describe your life now, after Weight Loss Surgery.

I have a lot more energy my clothes fit a lot better in fact I’ve gotten rid of my fat clothes and have now dropped my weight down by 60 pounds and still losing more. I’m able to go golfing and walk all over the place on the golf course without feeling like I’m going to be exhausted by the time and get done.

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Describe your life before you had Weight Loss Surgery?

I was tired. All the time was taking a lot of medicine for my heart was in pain with my knees constantly was not able to walk up and  downstairs without feeling tired.

How long were you considering Weight Loss Surgery before you came in?

I never considered weight loss surgery before talking to the people at The office I was looking to take medicine to help me curve my appetite

What was it like to work with our team?

Working with the team at your facility was very easy. We were very understanding. They were not judgmental and understood the issues of somebody trying to lose weight in the struggles that go with it. They told me everything that was going to happen. It was going to happen they even told me some of the things that would be difficult about what I was about to do so I was able to go into it understanding everything.

Describe your life now, after Weight Loss Surgery.

I have a lot more energy my clothes fit a lot better in fact I’ve gotten rid of my fat clothes and have now dropped my weight down by 60 pounds and still losing more. I’m able to go golfing and walk all over the place on the golf course without feeling like I’m going to be exhausted by the time and get done.

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* Weight loss results may vary based on the individual.

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Kelsey

Describe your life before you had Weight Loss Surgery?

Before surgery, I was afraid to do anything. Would I be able to walk that far? Would I fit in the booth? Will there be stairs? At just 27 years old, I was 405lbs with arthritis, sleep apnea, binge eating disorders diabetes, and high blood pressure.

How long were you considering Weight Loss Surgery before you came in?

Around age 22 I really started to think about it. At that age I wasn’t at my biggest and the affects of obesity haven’t really started yet. my family disapproved, I was young, and I didn’t know where to even begin.

What was it like to work with our team?

I am so thankful for Grand Health Partners. They truly did save my life. Unfortunately, nobody can really pinpoint if you’ll have complications post surgery, and it is just a risk you have to take. I’ve had some major complications and have endured hell the past 7 months, but luckily Grand Health Partners has caught the
major issues and done their best to fix them.

However, I have learned how disappointing our medical system is in the US is as a whole. This is NOT just Grand Health Partners, and I am very understanding in the fact you can only do what you can do, but SOMETHING has to change. I am only one person and don’t have the resources to change things, but maybe your office can set the foundation for change by advocating and pushing for those in your care.

A little background and specifics: I just had my second surgery due to post Roux En Y complications (three total surgeries – My Roux En Y in March 2024, another surgery in July of 2024 due to complications, and my latest surgery on October 17th of 2024.)

I have advocated, pleaded, and cried to numerous doctors to please admit me and to help me. I am only able to eat a few bites and take a few sips. I have been told by multiple doctors I am unbelievably dehydrated and my body is in starvation mode. I am doing everything in my power to eat and drink as much as possible with no success. I am unable to help myself and Grand Health Partner doctors and other ER doctors are unable/unwilling to help me. If my body continually fails me by not allowing me to eat or drink enough or I am not admitted for continuous IV fluids, I am afraid this will be a never ended revolving door. My body has nothing left to give.

I am a 28 year old woman who has passed out from dehydration and starvation, temporary being taken care of by her parents, cannot work, cannot drive, and can only walk from point A to point B.

I want to emphasize my gratitude towards doctor Baker. He has done his diligence to make sure all severe and life threatening issues were taken care of immediately and I will always be grateful for that. Now it’s time to work on the behind the scenes for patients like me who are slipping through the cracks and
struggling with issues that are not immediately life threatening but either have the potential to be, or get severe enough it is affecting someone’s quality of life.

Describe your life now, after Weight Loss Surgery.

* I was able to fly economy! Not only did I fit in the seat, but I didn’t have to ask for a seatbelt extension either!

* I can sit in booths, chairs with arms, fit in smaller spaces, etc.

* I am more confident! I am not afraid to meet new people or see people I haven’t seen in a long time!

* I can walk into pretty much any store and find my size!

* I feel more included because I’m able to do more!

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Describe your life before you had Weight Loss Surgery?

Before surgery, I was afraid to do anything. Would I be able to walk that far? Would I fit in the booth? Will there be stairs? At just 27 years old, I was 405lbs with arthritis, sleep apnea, binge eating disorders diabetes, and high blood pressure.

How long were you considering Weight Loss Surgery before you came in?

Around age 22 I really started to think about it. At that age I wasn’t at my biggest and the affects of obesity haven’t really started yet. my family disapproved, I was young, and I didn’t know where to even begin.

What was it like to work with our team?

I am so thankful for Grand Health Partners. They truly did save my life. Unfortunately, nobody can really pinpoint if you’ll have complications post surgery, and it is just a risk you have to take. I’ve had some major complications and have endured hell the past 7 months, but luckily Grand Health Partners has caught the
major issues and done their best to fix them.

However, I have learned how disappointing our medical system is in the US is as a whole. This is NOT just Grand Health Partners, and I am very understanding in the fact you can only do what you can do, but SOMETHING has to change. I am only one person and don’t have the resources to change things, but maybe your office can set the foundation for change by advocating and pushing for those in your care.

A little background and specifics: I just had my second surgery due to post Roux En Y complications (three total surgeries – My Roux En Y in March 2024, another surgery in July of 2024 due to complications, and my latest surgery on October 17th of 2024.)

I have advocated, pleaded, and cried to numerous doctors to please admit me and to help me. I am only able to eat a few bites and take a few sips. I have been told by multiple doctors I am unbelievably dehydrated and my body is in starvation mode. I am doing everything in my power to eat and drink as much as possible with no success. I am unable to help myself and Grand Health Partner doctors and other ER doctors are unable/unwilling to help me. If my body continually fails me by not allowing me to eat or drink enough or I am not admitted for continuous IV fluids, I am afraid this will be a never ended revolving door. My body has nothing left to give.

I am a 28 year old woman who has passed out from dehydration and starvation, temporary being taken care of by her parents, cannot work, cannot drive, and can only walk from point A to point B.

I want to emphasize my gratitude towards doctor Baker. He has done his diligence to make sure all severe and life threatening issues were taken care of immediately and I will always be grateful for that. Now it’s time to work on the behind the scenes for patients like me who are slipping through the cracks and
struggling with issues that are not immediately life threatening but either have the potential to be, or get severe enough it is affecting someone’s quality of life.

Describe your life now, after Weight Loss Surgery.

* I was able to fly economy! Not only did I fit in the seat, but I didn’t have to ask for a seatbelt extension either!

* I can sit in booths, chairs with arms, fit in smaller spaces, etc.

* I am more confident! I am not afraid to meet new people or see people I haven’t seen in a long time!

* I can walk into pretty much any store and find my size!

* I feel more included because I’m able to do more!

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* Weight loss results may vary based on the individual.

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Roberta

Describe your life before you had Weight Loss Surgery?

Before surgery I had a hard time walking any distance, I had zero energy, was disgusted with how I looked and was worried about dying from diabetes complications.

How long were you considering Weight Loss Surgery before you came in?

I wanted to have it done for years but I didn’t have insurance to help with the cost of surgery.

What was it like to work with our team?

Everybody from grand health partners has been great. The classes & staff are so informative and the staff that presents them are great.

Describe your life now, after Weight Loss Surgery.

I feel 10x better. I’m able to walk again. I feel so much better not carrying all the weight around

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Describe your life before you had Weight Loss Surgery?

Before surgery I had a hard time walking any distance, I had zero energy, was disgusted with how I looked and was worried about dying from diabetes complications.

How long were you considering Weight Loss Surgery before you came in?

I wanted to have it done for years but I didn’t have insurance to help with the cost of surgery.

What was it like to work with our team?

Everybody from grand health partners has been great. The classes & staff are so informative and the staff that presents them are great.

Describe your life now, after Weight Loss Surgery.

I feel 10x better. I’m able to walk again. I feel so much better not carrying all the weight around

Read More

* Weight loss results may vary based on the individual.

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Rhonda

Describe your life before you had Weight Loss Surgery?

My weight stopped me enjoying everything in my life. I got tired very easily and kept to myself a lot. I had high blood pressure and was pre diabetic and had severe acid reflux.

How long were you considering Weight Loss Surgery before you came in?

I thought about surgery for a very long time but always tried to lose weight myself and sometimes be successful but always gained it back and then some.

What was it like to work with our team?

My team has been the best. Always there when I had questions and shared in my victories!

Describe your life now, after Weight Loss Surgery.

I love being my true self now. I am playing with my 6 yr old grandson and enjoying all the little things in life again. Not hiding away!

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Describe your life before you had Weight Loss Surgery?

My weight stopped me enjoying everything in my life. I got tired very easily and kept to myself a lot. I had high blood pressure and was pre diabetic and had severe acid reflux.

How long were you considering Weight Loss Surgery before you came in?

I thought about surgery for a very long time but always tried to lose weight myself and sometimes be successful but always gained it back and then some.

What was it like to work with our team?

My team has been the best. Always there when I had questions and shared in my victories!

Describe your life now, after Weight Loss Surgery.

I love being my true self now. I am playing with my 6 yr old grandson and enjoying all the little things in life again. Not hiding away!

Read More

* Weight loss results may vary based on the individual.