Recent Success Stories
Ginie’s Weight Loss Story
Virginia “Ginie” Holochwost was living a life of debilitating pain from rheumatoid arthritis, which required her to walk with the help of a walker since she was 18 years old. Her disease contributed to weight gain which further exacerbated her symptoms ~ so that by the time she decided to get bariatric surgery in January 2010, Ginie weighed 260 pounds and was in constant pain.
Two years...
Mason’s Weight Loss Story
At his peak, Mason Paris weighed 270 pounds. He was being treated for high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. His weight made it difficult for Mason to move around and would cause lower back pain. In addition to physical pain, his weight was also a source of embarrassment.
“I used to get tired so fast while walking, and I would try to never walk with other people because I...
Kristin’s Weight Loss Story
Kristin J. wasn’t even born when the character played by Peter Finch in the blockbuster movie “Network” shouted, “I’m mad as #!*%, and I’m not going to take it anymore!” Although she has never actually said it, listening to her talk about life before bariatric lap band surgery, you get the idea that it’s pretty much how she felt.
“I had been heavy all my life,” explains Kristin. “I was...
Nikki’s Weight Loss Story
By day, she’s a staff writer for a disaster relief and development organization. But there is a lot more to Nikki Massie than that!
Perhaps most interestingly for physicians who work with bariatric patients, she is the creator of Bariatric Foodie. This lavishly photographed blog is a great source of information for post-bariatric patients and includes innovative, delicious recipes,...
Sharon’s Weight Loss Story
Sharon had struggled with her weight for years. When she learned that there was another grandchild on the way she decided that it was time to take action. Now, only months after her surgery, Sharon has already lost 80 pounds and is getting back to doing the things she loves, such as spending quality time with her family.
“Now, I have more energy and can do more things with my grandchildren...
Becoming Unrecognizable
Every patient is unique and every patient who struggles with weight loss faces a different set of challenges. At Saint Agnes we develop a weight loss surgey plan that sets each individual patient up for success. In this video you will hear from a variety of patients who made the decision to take their lives back with the help of the bariatric surgery team at Saint Agnes.
