Success Stories

The stories and videos below are great testaments of how surgical weight loss can benefit you and your loved ones. The success stories our patients speak for themselves.

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The stories and videos below are great testaments of how surgical weight loss can benefit you and your loved ones. The success stories our patients speak for themselves.

Vance

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As much as he loves music, Vance's weight was getting in the way of his ability to perform. For one thing, he was afraid the stool he sat on during the sets wouldn't hold him.

So, there he was, somewhere between 405 and 410 pounds, and Vance's biggest worry was that he was looking old. Never mind that he had severe sleep apnea and "raised the roof" when he snored. Forget that he was taking insulin twice a day for diabetes, and medication for high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

Finally, his wife became the voice of reality. She asked him if he'd rather have age or life. He agreed she had a point.

Lisa

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Lisa didn't like going out to eat with her family. She was always afraid they'd seat her in a booth--and she wouldn't fit. At her highest weight, she was 330 pounds.

When she went to bed at night, she'd worry about not getting up. Her fear was that her heart would stop and her body would shut down because of her weight.

At some point, she decided not to live this way any longer.

Lauren

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It's never fun to struggle with weight. But in middle school and high school it's even harder. There are no cute clothes that come in a size 28. Lauren's weight held her back from too many things. She made every excuse possible to not go out with her friends.

Yet she was so surprised when her doctor suggested gastric bypass surgery, she cired. She didn't realize she was "that big"...because when she looked in the mirror, she saw someone else.

Gerald

Before Gerald had weight-loss surgery, his life and health were very different. Forty-nine years old, a financial planner, and single parent of three active teens. Gerald wasn't as active as he wanted to be. At 259, he was frustrated with the limitations being overweight had put on his life. Even worse, he was worried that poor health could keep him from things he longed to do. Then he made the decision that changed his life. Not once, but twice.

First, he decided to attend a seminar put on by The Center for Surgical Weight Loss at Lake Norman. It was there he decided it was time to take back his life, and he had weight-loss surgery in October 2007.

Ashley

Before Ashley had weight loss surgery, she wanted nothing more than to sleep on the couch when she got home from work.

Not what you'd expect from a professional, barely-past-her-twenties newlywed. A life-long stuggle with her weight had left her nothing short of miserable. She was on diabetes medication and she was always tired. Tired of living with limitations, scared about her health, and then she got a sign.

Becoming a Patient

Step 1: Seminars

Attend Our Free Weight Loss Seminar

It is necessary to attend one of our free, monthly informational seminars before your first appointment with The Center for Surgical Weight Loss at Lake Norman. To reserve your spot in advance call (704) 660-4584. Space is limited.

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Step 2: Insurance

Call Your Insurance Company
Check to make sure weight loss surgery is covered by your plan. Criteria for coverage will vary among insurance companies.

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Step 3: See the Surgeon

See the Surgeon
After attending a seminar and deciding that this is something you would like to pursue, please call the office to schedule an appointment with the surgeon.

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Step 4: Consultations

Consultations
To meet established guidelines for weight loss surgery, consultations with a registered dietician, a physical therapist and a behavioral health specialist are required.

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Step 5: Pre-operative Visit

Pre-operative Appointments
You are moving forward with surgery and to prepare you for your new beginning, will need to attend the following appointment:

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Support Groups

We offer support groups for post-surgery patients working toward their weight loss goals.

Support Group Schedule
Meets twice a month, the third Wednesday at 6 pm and fourth Thursday at 11:30 am at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. Everyone is welcome. Call (704) 660-HLTH (4584).

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BMI Calculator

Your body mass index (BMI) is a way of determining your candidacy for weight loss surgery.

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Out of Town Patients

Are you traveling to visit us about weight loss surgery? We have some links and local information to help you plan your stay.

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