Patient Success Stories
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Caitlin Killion
Throughout her life, Caitlin had battled weight gain. She decided it was time to take control of her life and become a healthier version of herself for her family with the help of the Tennova bariatric weight loss program.
Beverly Baird
Beverly wanted more to life than daily medications and knew it was time for a change to improve her health. She turned to the Tennova bariatrics weight loss program and Dr. Beasley for help and found the network of support she needed for a lifestyle change so she could be person she wanted to be.
Ann Rainey
Thanks to bariatric surgery at Tennova, Ann lost more than 200 pounds. In addition to looking and feeling better, the confidence Ann gained as a result of her successful weight loss has opened the door to new opportunities.
Katrina Kepf
Today, Katrina is half the woman she used to be—literally—thanks to weight loss surgery at Tennova. Katrina has reclaimed her life and no longer lets her old fears hold her back from new experiences.
Cassy Goldston
Prior to weight loss surgery, even the smallest daily activities would wear Cassy out. Now, however, after losing nearly 100 lbs., she has no problem keeping up with her niece, her two dogs and her busy job as a civil engineer.
Tom Gernt
At 400 lbs., and with a family history of heart disease, Tom knew he had to address his excessive weight. Traditional dieting didn't work for him. He says he needed some help. And he found it at the Tennova Center for Surgical Weight Loss.
LaVonna Smith
LaVonna's obesity led to high blood pressure, sleep apnea and diabetes. She was also having issues with her knees. Thanks to bariatric surgery, she's lost nearly 200 lbs. and those issues have disappeared. Now, it's hard to keep up with her!
Mary Lou Mason
Before weight loss surgery, Mary Lou battled high blood pressure, prediabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. Following her procedure, she has lost 140 lbs. and her blood pressure and A1C have normalized. Plus, her chronic pain is greatly diminished.
Ryan Hargis
After losing more than 100 lbs., Ryan says the physical demands of his job as a firefighter became much easier to handle. He also successfully completed two full Ironman® triathlons!
Patient results vary. Consult your physician.
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