L.A. Bariatrics, a leading weight loss program in Los Angeles, invited its patients to gather one recent Saturday afternoon and celebrate each other's weight-loss victories.
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 12, 2012
65 Marina Del Rey Hospital bariatric surgery patients gathered that afternoon to celebrate each other's weight-loss triumphs. 15 patients who had reached their goal weight were honored by the attendees and staff members.
"My work as a surgeon starts them on the road to weight loss, but surgery isnt an easy way out," said Dr. Jeremy Korman, the medical director for Marina Del Reys bariatric program. These patients should feel very proud of the remarkable weight loss theyve achieved, as well as all the hard work and dedication it took."
The attendees included patients who have reached their goal weight with the aid of gastric bypass, lap band, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric plication, or other procedures; patients who are continuing to work toward their goal weight; and their loved ones.
Patients who had reached their goal weight were congratulated by the crowd. Pictures from before they began their weight loss journey were displayed on a projector, and the patients came forward to give brief speeches. They recounted how their procedures had changed their lives and gave encouragement to their fellow patients who had yet to achieve their goal weight.
One speaker, Lena, said that having surgery was the best decision she could have ever made.
The path I was on was clearly destructive, Lena said. I needed to put myself first and make my health top priority. Because I couldnt be a better person, a better wife and a better mother until I did. Now Im Dr. Kormans biggest fan and proud to have his staff on my team.
Lena has lost over 130 pounds and maintained her weight since undergoing gastric bypass in 2009.
Another patient, Rachel, said that after giving birth to her son, now 3, she was embarrassed to be seen because of the weight she had gained over the years.
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Weight Loss Surgery at Marina Del Rey Hospital Can Change Lives, Hospital Celebrates Patients' Achievements
