Testimonial

Sometimes it is easier to do difficult things when you use the “buddy system.” For the husband and wife team of Don and Lori Cupples, losing weight and recovering from gastric bypass surgery was much easier because they did it together at the same time. The two live in Chandler and are patients of Dr.…

Losing weight and developing a healthier lifestyle is a journey many people want to take. Thomas Martin is living proof that it can be done. The 67-year-old former gas and fuel oil plant operator has retired with his wife to their more than five acres near Frankston where he raises goats. He spends his days…

When Nancy Henderson developed sleep apnea and became borderline diabetic, her primary care doctor told her she was eligible for bariatric surgery and asked if she was interested. Nancy started researching her options and decided to reach out to the UT Health Tyler Bariatric Center. She went into her first appointment with Dr. Hugh Babineau…

At 74 years old, Dixie McInnis didn’t think she would be dancing the night away, but since having bariatric surgery in October 2017, she has been moving better than ever. She’s living her life without her health holding her back. Deciding to get weight loss surgery is a big choice, but McInnis’ health kept declining.…

Why did you decide to have bariatric surgery? I made my decision to have bariatric surgery after being put on three different medications for weight-related health issues and gaining even more weight. I made this decision not because of vanity but because of health issues and daily fatigue. What is the best feeling of accomplishment…

Procedure Type: Gastric Bypass Why did you decide to have bariatric surgery? Before the surgery I had all types of medical problems. High blood pressure, sleep apnea, acid reflux and the list goes on. I had to do something to improve my health or the alternative was not a pleasant one to think about. How much…

Procedure Type: Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Procedure Date: November, 2013 Why did you decide to have bariatric surgery? My health was getting worse due to being morbidly obese which affected my knees and heart. I tried other weight-loss methods but was not successful. How much weight have you lost since the beginning of the process? I have…