Testimonials

Our team of bariatric specialists and the attentive staff at Southern Oregon Center for Obesity Surgery have assisted many patients through bariatric surgery. But don't just take our word for it — we feel that our success stories speak for themselves.

We invite you to get to know a few of our patients who are on the road to weight-loss success:

From Shannon, Klamath Falls, Ore.

Surgery on Sept. 11, 2001

"I am doing really well - maintaining my weight, staying fit and enjoying life to the fullest.

"I would not change a thing and if asked I would go through it all over again.

"It was well worth the time, cost, and pain. I feel great, look great (at least that's what I'm told), and feel that I should have done it 10 years earlier!"

From John, Klamath Falls, Ore.

Surgery in October, 2005

"Since my surgery in the fall of 2005, I have lost 129 pounds and over 22 inches around my waist. I was squeezing into a size 60-inch pair of slacks and a size 6X shirt.

"I am now wearing size 48-inch pants and wear a 2X shirt.

"I take my chewable vitamins twice a day and a vitamin B12 shot twice a month. I am also making sure I take in at least 30 grams of protein a day as well.

"I am now off all medications prescribed prior to surgery. My eating habits are now very selective and I concentrate on protein, fruit and vegetables.

"I am doing a lot of various activities that before the surgery were nearly impossible for me to do: Walking up to 2 miles a day, riding a bicycle, taking hikes on nature trails, mowing my own grass…the list goes on and on. My energy level continues to increase almost daily.

"The bariatric trained nursing staff at Sky Lakes Medical Center was extremely professional, supportive, friendly and encouraging. Dr. Mirande and his staff were the same! Overall, from start to the present I have received awesome care!

"I am, to this day, in almost total disbelief of how much my quality of life has improved."