Jennifer MacCord of New Bedford with husband, Rick, and son, Jack, at the Buttonwood Park tennis courts. The family uses the park regularly for tennis, basketball and whatever sport they can.
"For me, it was very much a health issue. I tried all kinds of diets and nothing worked. When I had my son I developed gestational diabetes and after his birth it got worse. I was gaining more weight. Last fall, I was told I had to go on diabetes medication. I said, ÔI don't want to do this anymore.'
"The weight loss surgery program has been a transformation over the months. You start a new way of living and a new way of learning to enjoy food. It's finally given me a chance to see that I actually can do this.
"Ten months ago I was in a size 24 — now I am a size eight and I am in perfect health. No medication of any sort."
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.
