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When Emily Whitaker chose to undergo gastric bypass surgery with GBMC’s Comprehensive Obesity Management Program (COMP), she hoped for a healthier future—one where she could be fully present for the people (and pets!) she loved.

“I wanted to be able to have children one day and enjoy a healthy, successful pregnancy,” she shares. “I also wanted to be active in the lives of my dogs, my husband, and our future children.”

Emily had her surgery on December 22, 2023, and she hasn’t looked back since. “I’ve lost over 100 pounds, and I’ve been blessed every step of the way,” she says. “The process was smooth, the communication was flawless, and the entire COMP team—from surgeons to nutritionists to the front desk—truly cares.”

With her new lifestyle, Emily has discovered a love for meal prepping and even enjoys baking sugar-free desserts for friends and family. “I have so much more energy and confidence. My self-esteem is higher than ever. I’m happier, healthier, and becoming the best version of myself—one day at a time.”

Now an open advocate for COMP, Emily shares her story with pride and encourages anyone considering the journey to take that first step.

Start your transformation today. Take that first step with COMP. Schedule your consultation now! 

 

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