I feel happy now
Since childhood I’ve been overweight, but I always wanted to be active. So I tried kayaking, hiking, and gardening. I did all of those things, but I did them in pain and I struggled. Now I do all of these things with ease.
I no longer say, "I can't do it."
I've lost a total of 98 pounds and weigh what I did in junior high school. I pass mirrors or reflections in windows and can't help but stare after years of not seeing myself.
I've freed myself from a body and lifestyle I didn't recognize
On November 3rd, 2023, I had my first meeting with Emily Thompson and, frankly, never looked back. On March 21st, I underwent Robotic Assisted Gastric Bypass Surgery, performed by Dr. Havaleshko, and my new life began.
I Was Nervous, but the Staff Was Amazing and Caring
"Dr. Takla has been great with any concerns that I had and answered any and all questions pre- and post-operation. I can say with confidence that this was the best decision of my life. There are absolutely bumps in the road, but those are all things that you can overcome to have this amazing outcome and new lease on life."
The Best Decision I Ever Made
"I followed the guidelines set forth by the Center for Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery and the weight just melted off. In one year I have lost 152 lbs and now weigh 215 lbs and continue to maintain this weight."
A New Happier, Healthier Version of Myself
"Dr. Havaleshko and his staff have been so supportive and amazing throughout the process. It’s not always an easy path. If you commit yourself and work hard you will meet your goals and surpass them."
From Despair to Yoga After Weight Loss Surgery
At age 42, Robert Pruyne was not optimistic about his future. “I didn’t plan on seeing my next birthday,” he admits. “I had anxiety about how my heart would stop, which rendered me nearly non-functional.” In the 4 years since his surgery, Robert has lost more than 110 pounds, down from his peak of around 365. He’s back to regular hiking, spends hours a day in yoga practice, and says he’s in the best shape of his life.
Carrie's story: 156 pounds lighter after bariatric surgery
Carrie Feyler first learned of the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Center for Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery from a coworker who completed the program. Soon after, she signed up for one of the center’s information sessions, which she says “changed her way of thinking about being overweight.” It was an inflection point for the 47-year-old mother of 2, who joined Weight Watchers at age 13 and had struggled constantly with her weight for 3 decades.
Michaylyn's Bariatric Surgery Success
"Here you're getting all the support upfront; you're getting the nutrition classes, you’re getting a booklet, and you're really well-informed and aware of what you're getting yourself into. And then you have that support continuously. They even have an exercise program if people want to join that as well. It's very nice to know you have everything that you need all in one place.”
I Took A Chance That Ended Up Changing EVERYTHING
"In return it gave me health, happiness, confidence and best of all, a love for myself I’d never had."
This Was One of the Best Decisions I Have Ever Made
"This program gave me the tools I needed to finally lose all of my extra weight and keep it off. I feel so much healthier now and I know that I am going to be around for a long time for my family."
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Every day, we help our patients pursue a healthier, happier lifestyle with personalized weight management and surgery plans. Because our weight loss surgery and obesity medicine programs are accredited by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, you can feel confident knowing we meet the highest national standards for quality and safety.
We are also proud to have earned the Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinct designation for Bariatric Surgery.