Patient Story
‘Everything was kind of junk’
Bariatric buddies lose more than 230 pounds between them.
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- January 29, 2020
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Patient Story
‘I don’t want to go back’
Jalyn Phelps struggled with weight issues for years. Bariatric surgery helped her build an active, new lifestyle.
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- January 22, 2020
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Patient Story
‘And so I kept living’
Sara Riemersma overdosed on pain medication. Spectrum Health saved her life. As a paramedic, she's now paying it forward, saving other lives.
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- December 16, 2019
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Patient Story
Losing the old you
The result of Phill Carr's bariatric surgery has been so dramatic, old friends greet him with one question: "Who are you again?"
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- October 18, 2019
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Patient Story
Forging a future
Bariatric surgery gave a Michigan couple the edge they needed to shed pounds. But the real progress came when they confronted their lifelong emotional burdens.
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- July 12, 2019
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Patient Story
‘Just short of a miracle’
When Michael Travis suffered a sudden heart problem, quick action—and the instant availability of an AED unit—made all the difference.
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- May 24, 2019
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Patient Story
Heart on the line
After bariatric surgery, Jaclyn Folkema is finally able to run, swim and play with her 9-year-old daughter.
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- May 3, 2019
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The long game
Weight-loss surgery is a game changer for many, but diet and lifestyle are the major factors in long-term success.
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- April 15, 2019
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The downside to yo-yo diets
Losing and regaining weight isn’t just demoralizing, it’s dangerous. There are better options for you.
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- January 27, 2019
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A glorious triumph
Dale Coil's unwavering commitment to physical therapy and healthier living led him to shed more than 300 pounds—and gave him his first pain-free morning in years.
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- November 11, 2018
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Patient Story
‘So much better’
ReShape's balloons and one-on-one coaching help a swim instructor enter retirement in great shape.
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- October 31, 2018
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Patient Story
‘I love me’
Bariatric surgery set Tonya Woods on the right path. A personal trainer, a high-tech gym and an indomitable attitude helped her stick to that path.
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- August 8, 2018
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