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Bariatric Surgery & Comprehensive Obesity Management Program

Success Stories

Celebrate the inspiring journeys of our bariatric patients

Here, you'll find real-life stories of individuals who have transformed their lives through weight loss surgery. From overcoming health challenges to embracing new lifestyles, these stories highlight the resilience, determination, and triumph of our patients. Explore these testimonials to witness the profound impact bariatric surgery can have and to find motivation and encouragement for your own journey.

 

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June 10, 2025

Patient Stories

Michelle's Journey: No Desire to Go Back

Michelle started her journey by losing 40 pounds even before surgery. Since her procedure in December 2024, she’s down another 45 pounds...

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May 30, 2025

Patient Stories

How Ondrea said goodbye to her medications

For Ondrea Leikvoll, the decision to pursue bariatric surgery didn’t happen overnight. “I actually met with Dr. Friesen...

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May 22, 2025

Patient Stories

Neal's Journey: "It Has Been Awesome"

Neal Cook’s decision to undergo surgery through GBMC’s Comprehensive Obesity Management Program (COMP) was all about one goal: to be healthy...

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May 1, 2025

Patient Stories

I Feel Good from the Inside Out

The start of a new year brought more than resolutions for Nicole Tyler—it sparked a complete transformation...

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May 1, 2025

Patient Stories

I’ve Never Regretted It for Even a Second

As Victoria Cohen first started exploring weight loss surgery, she took her time—attending several informational sessions...

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May 1, 2025

Patient Stories

Kayla's Journey: The Food Noise is Gone

When Kayla joined GBMC’s COMP in October 2024, she had a powerful goal in mind...

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May 1, 2025

Patient Stories

Emily’s Journey: “Becoming the Best Version of Myself”

When Emily Whitaker chose to undergo gastric bypass surgery with GBMC’s COMP, she hoped for a healthier future...

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April 17, 2025

Patient Stories

Colleen’s Journey: “Literally Everything About My Life Is Better”

Colleen Darney worked hard to manage her weight on her own. From 2009 to 2012, she came close to reaching a healthy weight....

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Andrew Bennett: Rediscovering Joy and Health with GBMC’s Lifesaving COMP Team

October 23, 2024

Patient Stories

Andrew Bennett: Rediscovering Joy and Health with GBMC’s Lifesaving COMP Team

Andrew Bennett’s journey with bariatric surgery, which he underwent in July 2023, has been a story o...

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Colleen Darney

October 17, 2024

Patient Stories

Colleen Darney: Regaining Health and Joy with the Support of the GBMC COMP Team

Colleen Darney’s battle with weight loss had gone on for years. Though she initially had success wit...

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Emily Whitaker: A Fresh Start with the Support of GBMC’s Compassionate COMP Team

October 9, 2024

Patient Stories

Emily Whitaker: A Fresh Start with the Support of GBMC’s Compassionate COMP Team

As a nurse and active individual, Emily Whitaker had always enjoyed the social aspects of food, usin...

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Jared Conway: Finding Support and Success with GBMC’s Compassionate COMP Team

October 9, 2024

Patient Stories

Jared Conway: Finding Support and Success with GBMC’s Compassionate COMP Team

When Jared Conway decided to undergo bariatric surgery in August 2023, he knew GBMC was the right ch...

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Katelyn Barley: A Journey to Reclaiming Health and Family Dreams with the Help of the GBMC COMP Team

October 1, 2024

Patient Stories

Katelyn Barley: A Journey to Reclaiming Health and Family Dreams with the Help of the GBMC COMP Team

Katelyn Barley’s decision to undergo bariatric surgery in November 2022 came after years of contempl...

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Empowered and Confident: How GBMC's COMP Transformed Miranda's Life

July 18, 2024

Patient Stories

Empowered and Confident: How GBMC's COMP Transformed Miranda's Life

Miranda, Pre-SurgeryBefore undergoing bariatric surgery at GBMC's Comprehensive Obesity Management P...

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Samantha Mills with Dr. Watters

July 11, 2024

Patient Stories

From Struggle to Strength Samantha’s Bariatric Surgery Journey

Samantha’s journey with weight and health issues reached a turning point...

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From Desperation to Determination: How Elaine Smith Transformed Her Life and Rekindled Hope

February 19, 2024

Patient Stories

From Desperation to Determination How Elaine Smith Transformed Her Life and Rekindled Hope

“He was afraid I wouldn’t make it to the end of the year,” Elaine Smith says of her husband Tim...

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From Desperation to Determination: How Elaine Smith Transformed Her Life and Rekindled Hope

February 19, 2024

Patient Stories

From Desperation to Determination How Elaine Smith Transformed Her Life and Rekindled Hope

“He was afraid I wouldn’t make it to the end of the year,” Elaine Smith says of her husband Tim...

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Overcoming Adversity: Neal's Journey from Health Struggles to Triumph Through Weight Loss Surgery

February 19, 2024

Patient Stories

Overcoming Adversity Neal's Journey from Health Struggles to Triumph Through Weight Loss Surgery

A torn meniscus in his knee with extensive rehabilitation in January. A hospitalized mother, se...

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Local Grandmother Turns Hero After Weight Loss Surgery

February 8, 2024

Patient Stories

Local Grandmother Turns Hero After Weight Loss Surgery

In a twist that sounds straight out of a movie, Consuella Craig recently found herself in the s...

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