Auggie Diabetes also created life-threatening health problems for Auggie, who used to take 200 units of insulin every day to manage his condition. He also had heart surgery at age 42. When he saw how successful bariatric surgery was for some friends, he was ready.
Brandon Eventually, Brandon grew tired of how unhealthy those extra pounds made him feel and decided to take action.
Russell After a back injury, he got a serious wake-up call. If he didn’t lose weight, he would need fusion surgery, a major procedure to stabilize his spine.
Samantha's Story Thanks to bariatric surgery, Samantha can run around and play with her kids without being out of breath.
Minta and Michelle's Story These sisters have always put the needs of their families first. Now they have an opportunity to focus on doing something for themselves.
Delilah's Story I’ve always loved to cook. I enjoy it even more now that I have a healthy relationship with food.
Miranda's Story We’ve always supported each other as a family. Now I have the strength to give them my all.