![]() ![]() And in some cases, it’s actually hurt their health. Learn more about our Bariatric Surgery offerings and schedule a consultation with one of our surgeons.I hear it from prospective VSG patients all the time: lap band seemed like a good idea at the time, but it hasn’t helped much. The sleeve was hands down the best decision I have ever made, and without a doubt not only completely changed my life, but 100% saved my life."īariatric Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine Pomp and his team’s support and guidance. I have been able to accomplish everything I dreamed of and so much more with Dr. "As a 300+ pound 25 year old, I never could have imagined life as a 150 pound 27 year old. Afaneh, Jessica, Liz, and the entire staff have truly changed my life and given me my youth back." ![]() Now 31 years old and 105 lbs lighter and I only have one regret.that I didn't do it sooner! Dr. I had the gastric sleeve surgery 13 days before my 30th birthday and I haven't looked back since. I had, but I never thought that it would be a possibility for me. As I was staring down at my 30th birthday and a handful of potential medical issues, my PCP asked if I had ever considered bariatric surgery. I don't remember a time in my life that I wasn't overweight and I wasn't trying to lose weight. I also hope to inspire others to live a healthy lifestyle." I wanted to set an example for my children, have a father that they can be proud of and be around for my grandchildren. I maintain a high protein low fat diet and keep sugar intake at a minimum.Ĭhanging your life in this manner not only affects your life, but your loved one's as well. I train in Muay Thai boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, (Mixed Martial Arts), running/cycling for cardio and weightlifting for strength at least five days a week. As a result, I'm now in the best shape of my life. That ended for me after surgery in February 2016.Īs the weight started to come off I started exercising more. We, unfortunately, become a slave to food and forget about the detriment to our health in the process. Dakin and Liz Goldenberg for helping change my life. Although we are responsible for our own destiny, I have to truly thank Dr. "Having bariatric surgery has been truly life altering. I will be doing it again this year as well as the Brooklyn half this spring." I could never have done it before the surgery. Doing the New York City Marathon last year was a dream come true. I do have more energy, a healthy athletic body and I believe a much longer life expectancy. I no longer have high blood pressure, sleep apnea, acid reflux nor am I pre-diabetic. "I am in the best shape of my life and I owe it all to bariatric surgery team at Weill Cornell. We invite you to share in some of their inspiring success stories. Once the commitment has been made to have weight loss surgery and to make the lifestyle changes that are needed to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight, the impact on the lives of our patients is - for many of them - unlike anything they have experienced. Stronger Together in the Face of COVID-19.Coronavirus (COVID-19) Toggle Coronavirus (COVID-19) menu options.Your Rights and Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills.Advancing Patient Care Toggle Advancing Patient Care menu options.About Doctors at WCM Toggle About Doctors at WCM menu options.Myra Mahon Patient Resource Center Toggle Myra Mahon Patient Resource Center menu options.Health Podcasts Toggle Health Podcasts menu options.Patient Education Toggle Patient Education menu options.Weill Cornell Connect Toggle Weill Cornell Connect menu options.WCM OnDemand Second Opinion Toggle WCM OnDemand Second Opinion menu options. ![]() Video Visits Toggle Video Visits menu options.Digital Health Services Toggle Digital Health Services menu options. ![]()
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