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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.

I had battled weight problems all of my adult life. I gained 50 lbs with my first pregnancy and never lost the weight. Unfortunately, my weight only went up. I tried almost every diet out there and most were only temporary fixes; the others didn't work for me at all. Although I knew about a dozen people who had bariatric surgery, it was not something that I had considered for myself. I was afraid to take such drastic measures since I was not diabetic and didn't have nearly as many health problems as other people I knew. I had back problems and was in severe pain. At my wits end, I looked into having back surgery. I was told that they could remove 3 discs and fuse my spine, but I would only have a 50/50 chance of relief from the pain. The surgeon (and other doctors) told me that I would have a better chance of feeling better if I lost weight. I felt stuck. I was in too much pain to get out of bed, much less go to the gym and all the diets I tried either didn't work or left me feeling hungry. It was then that I talked to my husband, and with his support, I looked into bariatric surgery. It's a decision that I will never regret! With Dr. Krahn's help, I lost 30 lbs before surgery and 118 lbs after surgery. I feel like I have a second chance at life! Although I still have back pain, it is not the excruciating pain I was living with before the weight loss. There are so many things that other people take for granted that I really appreciate: I can walk for more than 20 paces without losing my breath; I can tie my shoes with ease; I can fit into a regular seat at the movie theater. I now feel "normal" again. This journey was not an easy one. I am grateful for the support from my family, friends, the support groups and my Doctors who have all helped me. I know my journey has just begun.

I had my gastric bypass on June 2, 2009....I've lost 120 pounds so far.... I feel better than ever....Because of the weight loss and the energy gain, I am able to attend school without fear of falling asleep in class.... I can drive now without fear of falling asleep at the wheel.... This surgery has changed my life forever....I want to thank God that he put Western Bariatric in my path to save my life....Thank you Dr. Krahn and staff.

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.

It has almost been 1 month out of surgery!! Dr. Krahn and his staff saved my life I had some complications but not due to the surgery so I was in the hospital longer and Dr. Krahn got me through the ordeal!! I have lost 31 pounds already and I cut down all my medications over half already!!

I HAVE BEEN HEAVY MY ENTIRE LIFE. i HAVE GOTTEN PROGRESSIVLY BIGGER ANS BIGGER...ETC. I TRIED EVERY DIET ON THE PLANET AND EVEN WENT AS FAR AS HAVING MY JAWS WIRED SHUT. NOTHING WORKED. I GOT TO THE POINT WHERE I WAS TAKING PAIN KILLERS EVERYDAY BY 10 A.M. JUST TO MAKE IT THROUGH THE WORKDAY BECAUSE OF SEVERE KNEE PAIN. I HAD TO SLEEP PRACTICALLY SITTING UP AND MY BLOOD PRESSURE WAS OFF THE CHART. DRASTIC MEASURES WERE IN ORDER. I DID MY RESEARCH AND FOUND DR. KRAHN. HE DETERMINED I WAS A PRIME CANDIDATE AND THE PROCEDURE BEGAN. MY INITIAL VISIT, I WEIGHED IN AT 487LBS. DID ALL THE PREP WORK, LOST 70 LBS PRE SURGERY AND HAD THE OPEN BYPASS PROCEDURE IN NOV. 29, 2006. I HAVE LOST A TOTAL OF 210 LBS. I HAVE NO MORE NEED FOR PAIN KILLERS, MY HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE IS GONE AND I CAN BE ON MY FEET FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME WITH NO PAIN. IT WAS RISKY, BUT WITHOUT IT, I DOUBT I WOULD HAVE LIVED FOR VERY MUCH LONGER. I WOULD AND DO RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYONE WHO WILL LISTEN TO MY STORY. I WANT TO THANK DR. KRAHN FOR SAVING MY LIFE.

After going to my primary doctor at Loma Linda for a routine check-up, I got on the scale and almost passed out I was a whopping 441 pounds! That's when I was referred to see Dr. Krahn. After going to the initial meeting where he tells you all about Gastric Bypass I knew that's what I wanted and needed to do for my health and future. Life isn't about what you can't eat or drink anymore there is more in life than food. I'm glad that I found Dr.Krahn he is my favorite Doctor :) he will make sure you stay on the right path before surgery and after trust me I thought I could sneak in my last meal before surgery and Nope I got myself cancelled because I gained 3 pounds, but I learned my lesson and got back to business and had surgery shortly after. I have now lost 180 lbs and still losing more I am also having more surgery (tummy tuck) with Dr. Krahn. It's the best thing I've ever done.