At Norwalk Hospital, potential weight loss surgery patients are carefully screened to make sure they meet both the physical and psychosocial criteria needed for the procedure to be a success. 

Most patients who undergo weight loss surgery have a body mass index  (a measure of fat called BMI) of 35 or more. Meet some of our patients. Sign up for a free Weight Loss Seminar today.

Kathy McDonald -

“I’ve always battled with my weight and tried most every weight loss program available.  Like so many others, I’d lose 10-20 lbs and then gain it back plus a few extra.

The extra weight I was carrying began to affect my life in so many negative ways.  I was no longer an active Mom with my two sons, I did want to go out socially, and was angry with myself for not doing something about it.

I’d heard about the weight loss seminars at Norwalk Hospital and decided to go.  After listening to what was involved and risks, I decided to go ahead with the gastric bypass surgery.  This was not a decision I made lightly being a single mom but one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.  The only thing I regret is not doing it sooner.

On November 4, 2008 at 238 pounds, I had my surgery and am now down to 143 pounds.  For me, it was really never about the number on the scale but how I felt.  My life has changed dramatically.  I have so much more energy and am truly happy now.  This good feeling I have about myself overflows into every aspect of my life.” 

After Gastric Bypass Surgery, the new Kathy is able to stand in one leg of her old pair of jeans!

Gastric Bypass Patient Toni Vozzella
before her successful weight loss  

 "I lost 146 pounds and my team
was right there with me!" 

Maria before deciding to have
Laparascopic Banding Surgery 

After Laparoscopic Banding Surgery

 
Kathy holding up a pictures of herself before
Laparoscopic Gastric bypass Surgery   

“Great guy, great group, it is one of the best things that has ever happened to me. I have sent friends and relatives to info meetings and two friends have had surgery and one more is awaiting insurance approval.       

Very good post surgery care and support. All three surgeons are friendly, supportive and very competent. It is hard work getting in all the water and protein required in the beginning, but it becomes second nature after a while. The staff in the office were always available to help.”

Contact the Surgical Weight Loss Coordinator Pamela Carola at: 203.852.3100 
for more information.