SSM Weight Loss Institute patients are leaving their old selves behind, having shed more than 5 tons of excess weight in 2009. 314 patients had weight loss surgery at the SSM Weight Loss Institute during the first 11 months of 2009. And together they’ll start the New Year more than 10,500 lbs. lighter! They’ve also resolved many life-threatening obesity-related conditions including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and heart disease. And they’ve dropped hundreds of medications.
That is cause to celebrate! So we are inviting all of our patients who had weight loss surgery in 2009 back to celebrate their success at a special reunion on Wednesday, January 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the May Center at SSM DePaul Health Center. That’s right, the men and women at this event will represent a collective weight loss of more than 5 tons!
Diane Joyce, a psychologist with the SSM Weight Loss Institute at DePaul Health Center, says the reason for this reunion is simple, “We’ve done this as a team and we’ll share the outcome.”
She says on-going support is a vital part of long-term success, “While friends and family may not understand the process, fellowship, camaraderie and support from others "who have been there" becomes the catalyst in helping struggling patients to realize "if he or she can do it, then I can do it too."
About the SSM Weight Loss Institute:
The SSM Weight-Loss Institute is a ‘Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence’, offering breakthrough surgical and non-surgical options that can be tailored to fit your individual weight-loss goals. You’ll find comfort in the fact that our surgeons have performed more than 5,000 life-changing and life-saving weight-loss surgeries to help our patients lead healthier and happier lives. Our surgeons are pioneers in the field and hold more than 40 patents in weight-loss techniques and surgical procedures. We also offer a full-service, medically supervised diet and exercise program called HMR® (Health Management Resources). No matter what your health goals, the SSM Weight-Loss Institute is dedicated to partnering with you to ensure the quality of life you seek and deserve. Visit us at www.ssmweightloss.com to learn more.