I just turned 53 yrs old last month.  I have been married to my wonderful husband for 34 yrs.  We have 2 grown sons, and 4 grandsons.  
  
I have been overweight all my life.  Like everyone else, I have lost and gained thousands of pounds over the years.  I always said that I would never have weight loss surgery.  I am not really sure what the defining moment was when I decided to start researching and considering this life altering surgery.   I originally started wanting the lap band, but after extensive research, and reading about all the maintenance required for it, I changed my mind before I ever even had my first consultation with Dr. Barker.   

I had triple heart bypass surgery Sept. 8, 2005.  I was so worried that once I made up my mind to have the WLS, that I would not be a candidate because of my heart.  Dr. Barker put my mind at ease right away, assuring me that if there was a problem with my heart, we would fix it, and then take care of the weight.  He is such a sweetheart!   As it turned out, I passed the stress test and now my "fixed" heart will have a much better life without all the excess weight to worry about!  

It has been 6 months now since my WLS, and I feel so good!!  I exercise every day, I take all my vitamins, get all my liquids and protein in, and have lost 82 lbs so far! 

Life is good!