Patient Stories

As you consider medical or surgical care for weight loss, consider some personal stories from patients who successfully lost weight with our help. Their experiences are not unusual, but hearing the words of real patients talk about real success might help you come to your own decision.

  • Stacie's Story

    Over 10 years, Stacie Lepore of Glastonbury saw her weight spiral from 110 to 240 pounds. The 5-feet-2-inch woman struggled to lose weight, but nothing worked.

  • Juli Scarfo

    Juli Scarfo's life changed when, suffering from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, she chose weight-loss surgery.

  • Paul Listro

    Paul Listro is the Director of Public Safety at Westfarms mall, but his weight -- over 300 pounds at its highest -- put his health at risk.

  • Allison Buikus

    Alison, from mid-Connecticut, shares her transformative weight loss journey from 380 lbs to 175 lbs since her gastric bypass in December 2020.

  • Annie Echevarria

    Annie from Meriden shares her incredible weight loss journey from nearly 300 lbs to 160 lbs post-gastric sleeve surgery, driven by her desire to be healthier for her children and reclaim her life.

  • Doug Berofsky

    Doug from Stanford recounts his life-changing journey from nearly 400 lbs to a healthier weight range post-gastric sleeve surgery, highlighting how the procedure liberated him from frustration, stress, and depression.

  • Joanne Clark

    Joanne Clark, originally from West Haven, shares her poignant journey from 267 lbs to 156 lbs post-gastric sleeve surgery, driven by the desire to lead a healthier life for her grandson.

  • John Mann

    Transitioning from 263 lbs to 158-163 lbs, John's active lifestyle now includes a passion for hiking, epitomizing the transformative power of weight loss on both physical and mental well-being.

  • Jordan Wessinger

    Jordan Wessinger from Manchester, Connecticut, underwent a transformative sleeve surgery, leading to professional growth.

  • Paul Thompson

    Paul from Uncasville underwent a successful sleeve surgery, dropping from 354 lbs to 235 lbs, with lasting results, now embraces transformative solutions for sustained weight loss.

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