From Struggle to Summit: How Bariatric Surgery Changed My Destiny with a 166-Pound Weight Loss

In this inspiring story, Krystal shares her transformative journey through bariatric surgery, highlighting the life-changing support and solutions provided by the Bariatric Surgery Program at Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics. Her story reflects the challenging, yet rewarding path many people face in the battle against severe obesity and the often-unexplored solution that bariatric surgery offers.
Struggling with conditions like depression, anxiety, and PCOS, Krystal's weight gain was both an emotional and physical battle. This all changed with the intervention of the comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Program. Her journey shatters common misconceptions about weight loss surgeries, showcasing them as a steppingstone towards a healthier, more active lifestyle rather than an 'easy fix.'
If Krystal's story inspires you and you find yourself relating to her struggles, the Bariatric Surgery Programs at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics are here to help. With a legacy of transforming lives in New Hampshire, our programs offer procedures including gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric revision surgery, each designed to manage obesity effectively. Our dedicated team guides you through initial insurance requirements, medical appointments, and provides continual support through your weight loss journey.
For more information, please visit go.d-h.org/bariatric
🔔 Getting Started with Bariatric Surgery at Dartmouth Health:
Are you ready to take the first step towards changing your life? Attend our free Introduction to Bariatric Surgery session available in Lebanon, NH and Manchester, NH. Learn more about the procedures, support, and life-long changes that await you. Register here: www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/b...
🔍 Understanding Bariatric Surgery:
This life-altering procedure reduces stomach size and may include bypassing portions of your intestine, significantly impacting hormones controlling hunger. The result? You feel fuller with less food, aiding your body in maintaining a healthy weight. For detailed insights and patient eligibility, visit our informational page: www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/b...
📋 Eligibility for Bariatric Surgery:
Bariatric surgery isn't a one-stop solution; it's a life-changing decision requiring commitment to a healthier lifestyle. Candidates must meet specific criteria outlined by the NIH, emphasizing the surgery's role as a tool alongside diet and exercise. Review the FAQs here: www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/b...
📍 Our Program Locations:
Offered in the New Hampshire cities of Lebanon, Concord, Manchester, and Nashua, our accredited programs (MBSAQIP-certified) vary slightly to cater to specific patient needs. We encourage prospective patients to visit our facilities, understand our pre- and post-surgery protocols, and choose a location that resonates with their journey. Discover more about each location: www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/b...
Dartmouth Health, New Hampshire's only academic health system and the state's largest private employer, serves patients across northern New England. Dartmouth Health provides access to more than 2,000 providers in almost every area of medicine, delivering care at its flagship hospital, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) in Lebanon, NH, as well as across its wide network of hospitals, clinics and care facilities. DHMC is consistently named the #1 hospital in New Hampshire by U.S. News & World Report, and recognized for high performance in numerous clinical specialties and procedures. Dartmouth Health includes its Dartmouth Cancer Center, one of only 51 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the nation, and the only such center in northern New England; Dartmouth Health Children’s, including the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, the state’s only children’s hospital and clinic locations around the region; member hospitals in Lebanon, Keene and New London, NH, and Windsor, VT, and Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire; and more than 24 clinics that provide ambulatory services across New Hampshire and Vermont. Through its historical partnership with Dartmouth and the Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth Health trains nearly 400 medical residents and fellows annually, and performs cutting-edge research and clinical trials recognized across the globe with Geisel and the White River Junction VA Medical Center in White River Junction, VT. Dartmouth Health and its more than 13,000 employees are deeply committed to serving the healthcare needs of everyone in our communities, and to providing each of our patients with exceptional, personal care.
Learn more at www.dartmouth-health.org/.

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