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I had been overweight most of my life. Had tried every diet that was out there. Nothing really seemed to work. I had considered having the Bypass surgery a few times, but then thought I didn't want to go to that extreme. I finally got over my fear and came to Dr. Krahn. I have never been more happy with any other decision in my life. Since the surgery I have lost approximately 145 pounds. My quality of life has improved 10 fold. I feel and look healthier than I have since I was a kid. Thank you Dr. Krahn.

I only got heavy after children. I would go up and down like a yo-yo losing 20-50 lbs only to gain it back. I kept thinking all my skinny friends could eat whatever they wanted...it wasn't fair, I should be able to as well. I had a few friends have gastric bypass surgery and was happy for them but I never thought it was for me. I kept telling myself that I could do it on my own, I don't need the help. Well, after saying that for 15+ years, I decided to look into it...and it was the BEST THING I EVER DID FOR MYSELF. I did the research, was 100% before I got on the operating table, and once your brain tells your body what it's going to do...I found it very easy to follow and was successful. I love getting the comments now "you're skinny" - I never thought that would be used to descibe me! I have about 40 lbs to go to reach my goal, but I'm definitely on my way to this life-long path

words can not even describe what this surgery has done for me. Just know I eat to live not Live to eat ..I'm a mother to my kids and I take care of them,not them take care of me. It was the best decision I ever made for myself.

I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for saving my life. Before I had the lap band I was unable to contorl my weight and I was on a very unhealthy path. Now that I have this wonderful tool I have lost about 130 lbs! I stared at 358lbs and now I am at 224lbs. I am able to do things now like play soccer with my 9 year old. My first goal was 225lbs. My final goal is about 200lbs. Not even a year later I have reached my first and Im still working on my final goal. I want to thank the whole staff but most Dr. Krahn for saving my life. Attached are a few pictures of what I look like today, and one from last year a few months before sergery. sincerly, William Tee

This is actually an update. The last time I submitted a testimonial I had lost about 120 lbs. I now weigh 208 lbs and have lost a total of about 190 lbs. On June 2nd it will be two years since my surgery and I feel great. Again, I would like to thank Dr. Krahn and all of the Western Bariatric staff. : )

I had given up on ever losing the weight I needed to lose. I had tried every diet plan I could think of and learned about. Some of them I tried more than once. From time to time I would have short term success always followed by gaining more weight and feeling more like a failure. My father died at the age of 62 from a heart attack brought on by morbid obesity and at 56 years old I thought this was my fate. I then heard about Dr. Krahn and Western Bariatric. I went to a seminar and began to feel a sense of hope I had lost some time before. After speaking with Linda and Kim I realized I was not only a good candidate, but they would help me get my insurance in order to get the process rolling. To make a long story short I was 365 lbs at the time and I now weigh 218. I cannot begin to tell you how amazing I feel. In the past I could not keep 20 lbs off for 30 or 60 days, but now I have kept my weight off since I hit my target weight back in May of 2010. I owe everything I have now because of Dr. Krahn and his team. I no longer live in the fear of my father's fate, but rather enjoy the morning walks with my wife and all the other perks that living a healthy life can bring.

My name is Rhonda and Dr.Krahn. Has saved my life. I had gastric bypass over a year and half ago. I lost a whole person over 150 pounds. I have only 20 more pounds to lose for my ultimate goal. I am so active. I jog 5 times a week and play sports with my sons. I am so happy and feel like I can do anything!!!

Plain and simple, I was slowly dying from being overweight. I was 501 pounds when I went to my first appointment with Dr. Krahn. I lost roughly 50 pounds before my surgery 2.5 years ago, and today I have lost a total of 331 pounds! I never could have done so well without the expertise of Dr. Krahn and the support he and his team have given me. They truly helped me save my own life, and now I actually HAVE a life!

I have never been healthier or happier in my entire life. Dr. Krahn gave me a life I didn't even know I was missing out on. I love to workout, walk, run and even climb! My 5 year old has a hard time keeping up with ME now, and its amazing. I have even switched my career from something I knew I would be able to physically handle, a medical assisting/desk job, to Automotive Technology, something I LOVE and would never have had the confidence to try. That's right, I can fit under a car and I'm darn good at it too! I'm not as tired, nor do I get as sick as I used to. My weight seems to have stabilized at about 135lbs. The last time I weighed 135lbs, I was 9 years old. I had never been able to go into ANY store to shop for clothing. I used to wear Size 5X sweat pants, now I'm an XS in the same brand! Thank you so much Dr. Krahn! I tell my story and recommend you to everyone who asks! I have posted my Christmas Card photo from before my surgery, and our most recent.

THis surgery changed my life. I can do things now that I never imagined I could do before like run a marathon, cross my legs and walk up a flight of stairs! Dr. Krahn is an excellent surgeon and I could not be happier. I have since got married and we are expecting our first baby in July.

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