Weight Management Center: Patient Stories

We want our patients to live healthier and happier lives. That is why their weight-loss goals are so important to us. Their achievements motivate us to provide the highest-quality and most advanced care possible. at our Weight Management Center in Winston-Salem, NC.

Thank you to our patients below who allowed us to share their weight management success stories with you. We hope you can learn from their experiences.

Cathy shares why she chose to have her treatment at the Weight Management Center and describes her positive experience with our staff. Watch Cathy's Video >>	Donna describes how her health has improved since her LapBand surgery. Watch Donna's Video >>

Kurt explains how he dropped and kept off 200-plus pounds after the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass procedure. Watch Kurt's Video >>	Maggie shares how she chose Weight Loss Surgery to be a healthier mother for her children. Watch Maggie's Video >>

Melissa talks about how she has become physically stronger and healthier since her surgery. Watch Melissa's Video >>

Weight Management Center Patient Testimonials

Muriel C.

Pre-op comorbidities: HTN, diabetes, high cholesterol

Current comorbidities: None

What was your motivation to pursue weight loss surgery?
Not enjoying playing with grandchildren and the fear of losing a leg to diabetes.

Why did you choose the Bariatric Surgery Program at WFBMC?
Recommendation of another patient and the educational program offered.

How has your life changed since weight loss surgery?
I have more energy, can cross my legs, fit into real size clothes, and play without getting out of breath.

What is something you always wanted to do that your weight loss and management has enabled?
Ride a motorcycle, bumper cars, and not fear cameras. I can bend over and still breathe.

Holly S.

Preop comorbidities: hypertension, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, pre-diabetes/metabolic syndrome, multiple joint pain

Postop comorbidities: None

What was your motivation to pursue weight loss surgery?
Health. I did not want to get diabetes.

Why did you choose the Bariatric Surgery Program at WFBMC?
Fuzz’s reputation. [Learn more about Dr. Fernandez.]

How has your life changed since weight loss surgery?
I’m much happier and healthier.

What is something you always wanted to do that your weight loss and management has enabled?
Sit in an airplane seat comfortably since I travel so much for work.

Ginger M.

Preop comorbidities: elevated blood pressure (but not on medication), multiple joint/muscle pain

Current comorbidities: None

What was your motivation to pursue weight loss surgery?
I was afraid that I was going to end up bedridden or die because it was getting very difficult to even walk.

Why did you choose the Bariatric Surgery Program at WFBMC?
Recommendations from friends and patients. Also the outstanding reviews that I had read on websites.

How has your life changed since weight loss surgery?
I am able to do more than ever before. My self-esteem and overall health has improved and I have a new outlook on life. I feel like I am living and not just existing.

What is something you always wanted to do that your weight loss and management has enabled?
Fly in a plane, work out in a gym, buy clothes in a “regular” store again.