Patient Results

Life is so much better for me after VSG surgery. I am happier and healthier and I’m no longer in chronic pain. I can exercise consistently. I can fit in almost any chair comfortably. I can shop in the ladies section versus the plus section. I can fit in an airplane seat comfortably. I can run, jump and even do jumping jacks (I couldn’t prior to surgery). I do miss my cute fat cheeks; I had the cutest cheeks that flared up every time I smiled. I just love the fact that I feel so healthy. [Read more]

After having Lap Band surgery Allison has been able to lose 103 pounds. [Read more]

Lekeisha has been able to lose 165 pounds after having lap band surgery.
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Jade has experience weight loss success after having the Lap Band surgery performed by Dr. Gorjala. She has been able to lose 147 pounds.
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Two years after my lap band surgery, I have lost 100 pounds, hitting my goal weight. I have more energy and my self-esteem has skyrocketed. I no longer need meds for hypertension or depression and my obstructive sleep apnea has greatly improved. Being a teacher and standing nearly all day long, my back, legs, knees, and feet ached all the time. Now I can stand for much longer periods of time without discomfort and can even wear cute shoes again. [Read more]

I have struggled with weight most of my life. I have tried every diet known to man. I took jobs that kept me physically active, but were not enough to compensate for the minimal food intake (eating one meal a day) or my bulimic binges (because I didn’t eat today I can eat all I want right now). After years of the up and down weight fluctuations, and damage I had done to my body I decided I wanted to get the weight off and keep it off. At this point I was at my highest weight of 467lbs. [Read more]