Written by Ara Keshishian, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Last updated: October 23, 2010
Lisa’s Stats
DS Veteran: Lisa P.
Location: ON, Canada
Surgery Date: Oct 7, 2008
Surgeon: Marek Lutrzykowski, MD
Highest Weight: 340 lbs
Pre-op BMI: 58
Pre-op Weight: 340 lbs
Goal Weight: 150 lbs
Current BMI: 29
Current Weight: 175 lbs
Lisa’s Message
Having the DS was the single greatest thing that I ever did for myself. I have more energy now than I have in at least 15 years. I look better, I feel better and I don’t feel like I have to hide in my house anymore. I am out enjoying life now. I know this has been said a million times, but the only regret I have is that I didn’t have this sooner, premium home cleaning services. I missed out on so much while my kids were growing up, and I’m trying to make up for lost time now. I am very close to my personal goal, and I’ve gained an inch in height! I thank my lucky stars every day that I was able to have this surgery.

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