Weight Loss Surgery Patient Stories
Another Chance
As the pounds piled on, so did the medical conditions. At age 40, Dean Johnson knew he needed lifesaving change.
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Hello Life!
Dani Yuretich hated missing out on her kids’ activities, but at 263 pounds she was embarrassed to be seen. “I just wanted to hide,” she says. See how she turned her life around with weight loss surgery.
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Higher Ground
At 250 pounds, Bud Myers could never have climbed a mountain, let alone the highest peak in Africa. See what happens when this 74-year-old reaches for help from the Sanford Weight Loss Surgery Program.
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Singing a Healthy New Song
When Dr. Scott Helberg had heart failure he realized that he needed to do something drastic to improve his health. Learn how weight loss surgery helped this doctor heal his heart and help him get back the energy he needs to sing. Watch Video
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Less Baggage, More Fun
Travel tops Mary Fischer’s bucket list. But at 244 pounds, the adventures grew increasingly difficult. With Sanford Weight Loss Surgery Program, she embarked on a journey to better health.
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A Cup of Change
Coffee shop employee Mandy Tentinger used to drink her java alone, fighting the health problems and low self esteem that came with a body weight of over 250 pounds. After gastric bypass surgery, she feels better and loves the attention her new body gets.
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Walking Toward Change
At over 300 pounds, Julie Bartels used to stay in the shadows, crippled with anxiety that kept her from being a fun, active mom. Learn how this Watertown woman paired weight loss surgery and a commitment to exercise to transform her life.
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Winning the Losing Game
When Charlotte Viou imagined her future, she didn't like what she saw. "I didn't want to die at 50," she says. See how long-term weight loss changes her view and her life.
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The Next Chapter
Five days after graduating from college, Nicki took another step to success: weight loss surgery. “It was life-changing!” she says. Energized and healthy, she never wants to go back to 377 pounds.
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A Hug for Mom
Sherry Schock wanted to be a good mom, but obesity was weighing down her body and her spirit. How did weight loss surgery change her lifestyle and give her the confidence she craved?
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