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Larece
 
I owe my deepest thanks and gratitude to Dr. Dickinson. having the gastric bypass surgery changed my life in ways I could never imagine. It's such a great feeling "eating to live" instead of "living to eat"! Dr. Dickinson is so kind and explained everything in detail. He eased my fears and made me feel comfortable during the whole process. Most important though, was the huge amount of support afterwards from the Dr. and well as the whole staff. My health and energy have improved 110%! It's amazing. Thanks again, Dr. Dickinson. It goes beyond what mere words can say.
Marlene
 
I cannot express how much the gastric bypass surgery has changed my life for the better. Since the procedure, I have lost 155 pounds leaving me at a weight of 130 pounds. I feel great and my self esteem has sky-rocketed. It is strange sometimes to see myself in the reflection of a building or a car. I cannot believe it is me. I am so used to being overweight but I'm really not complaining, just reflecting - no pun intended. Thank you Dr. Pettine and all of your wonderful staff.
Donna
 
None of us knows how long we have on this earth, but I wake up every morning ad thank God for the blessings of this surgery and the 'new' life I have... A more energetic, healthy, active life. Thank you Northern Colorado Surgery Group and Dr. Quaid for giving me the tools to go from a frumpy 386 pounds size 5x to a young (again) under 200 pound size 14. I absolutely love my 'new' life.
Tammy
 
Since the age of 9, I have been clinically obese. My weight had been my life's biggest, most disappointing challenge. My decision to have gastric bypass surgery has finally allowed me to become the person I always knew I was, but because of my weight was afraid to become.
Lynda
 
I look down at the empty space where my stomach used to be and see about 7 inches between my stomach and the steering wheel. I just can't believe that it's gone. I have gotten rid of the equivalent of another person. Gone, gone, gone!! Not lost to be found again, but gone!
I'm not a spectator anymore. I don't just fix the meals and wait for the family to come home from a hike, I go on the hike with them. What a joy it is to be with them. I love the compliments from co-workers, friends and family, especially when my granddaughter said, "I can hug you all the way around and touch my hands in back."
A thank you goes out to Dr. Dickinson for the surgery. Becki Mudgett for the meetings every month that keeps me on track. "Protein, fluids, exercise, vitamins, no grazing, no sugar, follow-up and positive attitude", and to my family and friends, and co-workers for their love and support. Thank you all!
Kristin
 
My favorite quote is, "Be sure to not only live the length of your life, but to live the width of your life as well." Since I've had my surgery I am much more successful at living the width of my life; and I am having the time of my life while doing it!! Thank you NCSA for giving me the tools and support to live a fulfilling life!!
Nikki
 
I've lost over 150 pounds. I finally feel like a normal person and I owe it all to Dr. Pettine.
LuAnn
 
LuAnn knows that no matter where she walked in those dark days, God was right there beside her, patiently waiting to make her alive once more. "I have my life back...God gave me my life back." LuAnn
Jim
 
It took me 8 months of attending support group meetings, reading about different surgery options, and talking to people who were for it and against it, and lots of family discussion about it - particularly the risks - before I decided that gastric bypass surgery was for me. I am so glad I did it! But, it's not just for the great benefit of being able to time my shoes while they're on my feet, or being able to fit in an economy airplane seat, or ride my bike to and from work every day, or playing racquetball again 3 times a week after nearly 25 years. My outlook on life, the way I feel about myself, and the way I communicate with everyone around me is so much more positive now. Thank you NCSA and everyone who attends monthly support group meetings - I just cannot express how thankful I am to you all.
Chris
 
freedom- fre'dum, n. The state of being free, liberty, particular privilege, facility of doing anything. I describe it as being able to have two new knees and being able to stand in the shower or stand at the stove and cook without having to sit down. Being able to vacuum the whole house and not having to stop and catch my breath or sit down and then start again. Freedom is being able to work around, free of the scooter that was my life-line for four years. Freedom is not having to look for an elevator or ramp. Not being afraid to climb stairs. Freedom to have dinner at a friend's house. Freedom is sitting with your legs crossed and looking like anyone else in the room. Freedom is shopping in stores and not having to go to the large women's section. Freedom is being held by your husband and having his arms reach all the way around you. This is the big thing for me now and will always be in my mind everyday as I live with my freedom
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