Bariatric Surgery Success Stories *

Dr. Nilesh A. Patel’s extraordinary Gastric Bypass rid Missy of returned Acid Reflux and saved her Life! Missy Harrington struggled for years with multiple health problems including acid reflux and being over-weight. When she decided to get a Gastric Bypass to lose the weight and get off all her medications, she was shocked by what […]

Denita Jones was what one would consider a “junk-food kid,” filling her pockets with candies and her stomach with sodas. It wasn’t until being diagnosed with diabetes and sleep apnea as an adult, and the persistence of a close friend, that Denita decided to make the leap of help that changed her life. Read more>>

Senetta grew up an emotional eater and avid soda drinker resulting in a steady increase in weight throughout the years. As her weight increased, so did her body aches, leading to a shocking discovery that had her eager for help.  Read more>>

When he discontinued his use of protein powder and Kreatin to gain muscle, skinny 6’0” Margarito Garcia started gaining weight and was unable to stop. Shooting up from 200 lbs to 525 lbs, he quickly was diagnosed with diabetes and high blood pressure and both his knees gave out. A phenomenal gastric bypass reversed all […]

With such an active lifestyle, Earl Singer never expected to gain enough weight to be considered morbidly obese. After numerous tests, an unforeseen diagnosis was revealed to him leaving him with little hope at losing the weight, but his own determination led him to the office of Dr. Patel who helped him get his life […]

Gipper Nelson had been struggling with severe acid reflux attacks and a wide range of other life-threatening health problems for years before stumbling upon Dr. Patel’s Bariatric clinic. It was determination, accompanied by luck, and turned into success. With his new-found energy, Gipper would never think about looking back. Read more>>

One year after his Gastric Bypass procedure and weight-loss of 150 lbs, David Tenorio no longer craves his old party lifestyle or sugary drinks after years of enjoying them. Now he craves water and has the extra energy to keep up with his young daughter who was his motivation to change. Read more>>

In 3rd grade, Robyn Shaw was diagnosed with a Hiatal Hernia that gave her terrible heartburn and was prescribed medications for years to ease the pain. Now, a year after a successful Bariatric Surgery, Robyn no longer needs to take any heartburn medication and she has overcome social anxiety from being overweight. Read more>>

After years of bullying, Lona Helge had trouble overcoming the social anxiety she’d developed in order to find herself a secure job, but the dedication to her son and his future was all the encouragement she needed to keep pushing forward. Read more>>