Brittani Brynien, patient at MVHS Bariatric Group

“As a single mom with two children I could barely run after them, let alone pick them up. I was not happy with my body and I knew I needed a change.

I went into the consultation at the MVHS Bariatric Group without a lot of expectations, but they were very knowledgeable and brought up medical conditions that I suffered from – like acid reflux – that could be related to obesity. I also learned I was prediabetic. They answered all my questions and I decided that surgery was the right option for me.

Prior to surgery, the most I weighed was 245 pounds and when I went in for surgery I was 211.

One year after surgery I weigh 147 – I lost nearly 100 pounds from when I was at my heaviest.

Now, post-surgery, I am able to run after my children and I can fit on the playgrounds they like to play on. Another benefit of Bariatric surgery was it reduced my acid reflux and my mental health has improved 100 percent, both in the way I see myself and that I have more love for myself.

When it comes to Bariatric surgery, everybody has their own experience. It’s your journey and you can decide what path to take. Gastric bypass worked for me. Choose the right path for you, even if it means not getting the surgery.

The team at the MVHS Bariatric Group can help you make the best decision for you – Dr. Rao, Dr. Graber, the Nurse Practitioners, nurses and staff – they explain everything and don’t judge you.”