Real people share their real journeys and experiences with weight loss surgery.
Deciding on weight loss surgery is a big step, and it’s natural to want to know what it’s really like. Not just the medical facts, but the lived experience.
Some of our previous patients have generously shared their personal stories, in their own words. Their struggles before surgery, what the process was really like, and how their lives have changed since.
Every journey is different. But if you’re weighing up whether weight loss surgery is right for you, we hope hearing from people who’ve already walked this path brings you some clarity, comfort, and hope.
Patient – AW
Aged 48, his story is one of hitting rock bottom, doing the hard mental health work alongside the physical, and slowly learning to like himself again.
Patient – MO
From years of diets that never stuck, to a fast-tracked decision, she had a tough pre-op fortnight, and now a new sense of freedom.
Patient – DR
She was a registered nurse and midwife who lived with diabetes and 20 daily medications. She found her way back to health and to more time with her whānau.
Thinking about your own journey? Get in touch with our team. We’re here to help, whenever you’re ready.