Metabolic Bariatric Surgery Success Stories

Once the commitment has been made to have weight loss surgery and to make the lifestyle changes that are needed to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight, the impact on the lives of our patients is — for many of them — unlike anything they have experienced. We invite you to share in some of their inspiring success stories.


Before and after photo of patient who underwent bariatric surgery at ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ

"I am in the best shape of my life and I owe it all to bariatric surgery team at ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ. I no longer have high blood pressure, sleep apnea, acid reflux nor am I pre-diabetic. I do have more energy, a healthy athletic body and I believe a much longer life expectancy. Doing the New York City Marathon last year was a dream come true. I could never have done it before the surgery. I will be doing it again this year as well as the Brooklyn half this spring."


Before and after photo of a patient who underwent bariatric surgery at ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ

"Having bariatric surgery has been truly life altering. Although we are responsible for our own destiny, I have to truly thank Dr. Dakin and Liz Goldenberg for helping change my life.

We, unfortunately, become a slave to food and forget about the detriment to our health in the process. That ended for me after surgery in February 2016.

As the weight started to come off I started exercising more. As a result, I'm now in the best shape of my life. I train in Muay Thai boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, (Mixed Martial Arts), running/cycling for cardio and weightlifting for strength at least five days a week. I maintain a high protein low fat diet and keep sugar intake at a minimum.

Changing your life in this manner not only affects your life, but your loved one's as well. I wanted to set an example for my children, have a father that they can be proud of and be around for my grandchildren. I also hope to inspire others to live a healthy lifestyle."


Before and after photo of a patient who underwent bariatric surgery at ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ

"I have a story very similar to most. I don't remember a time in my life that I wasn't overweight and I wasn't trying to lose weight. As I was staring down at my 30th birthday and a handful of potential medical issues, my PCP asked if I had ever considered bariatric surgery. I had, but I never thought that it would be a possibility for me. She referred me to Dr. Afaneh and the rest is history.

I had the gastric sleeve surgery 13 days before my 30th birthday and I haven't looked back since. Now 31 years old and 105 lbs lighter and I only have one regret...that I didn't do it sooner! Dr. Afaneh, Jessica, Liz, and the entire staff have truly changed my life and given me my youth back."


Before and after photo of a patient who underwent bariatric surgery at ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ

"As a 300+ pound 25 year old, I never could have imagined life as a 150 pound 27 year old. I have been able to accomplish everything I dreamed of and so much more with Dr. Pomp and his team’s support and guidance. The sleeve was hands down the best decision I have ever made, and without a doubt not only completely changed my life, but 100% saved my life."


Bariatric Surgery at ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ

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