Barbara Webster of Plymouth with sons Drew, age 12, and Zach, age 7.
"I'm only 43, but I felt like I was 93. I hardly ever went out and couldn't even shop unless I had a carriage I could hold onto. I couldn't keep up with my kids or my husband. I used to work at a sit-down job in someone's house. I never went out.
"Now I work in a high school as a teacher's aide. I can sit behind a tiny, little desk that I sat at when I was in high school. Weight loss surgery has changed everything.
"I could never have done this alone. My surgery was two years ago and I still try to get to support groups. The whole team approach makes this program successful.
"If you have just one piece, like the surgery, it's not going to work. You'll fall right back into the same way of doing things.
"I knew this would be something that would change my life, and it did — because it's here in my community, where I can stay involved with it."
Southcoast offers two minimally invasive techniques for gastric bypass surgery, including Roux-en-Y and LAP-BAND® surgery.
More Information ~ FREE Seminars
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- First Wednesday of each month
7 p.m.
The Cape Codder
1225 Iyanough Road & Bearse's Way, Hyannis - Second Tuesday of each month
6:30 p.m.
Medical Library on the first floor
Tobey Hospital
43 High Street, Wareham - Second Wednesday of each month (beginning May 13, 2009)
7 p.m.
White's of Westport
Colonial Room, 66 State Road, Westport - Third Tuesday of every month
7 p.m.
Southcoast Center for Women's Health
300 Faunce Corner Road, North Dartmouth - Fourth Tuesday of each month
6:30 p.m.
Medical Library on the first floor
Tobey Hospital
43 High Street, Wareham
Important Note to Patients
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Like any major surgery, major abdominal surgeries such as procedures to treat morbid obesity bring a significant risk of complications. It is important to remember that those afflicted with morbid obesity may have additional elevated serious risks, or co-morbidities, including diabetes, hypertension and severe pulmonary issues, which can cause further complications during this or any surgical procedure. This surgery is only performed after patients participate in a lengthy screening and orientation process that involves their families and all of their existing health care providers, including their primary care physician. Patients are also required to undergo medical counseling and engage in health and lifestyle practices that are designed to reduce co-morbidities to whatever extent possible.
You should always contact your Primary Care Physician to discuss any questions or concerns related to your medical history and options for choice, particularly if you are planning to undergo any surgery or partake in a new medical regimen.
