When Bonnie was ready to have weight loss surgery, she turned to her colleagues at CHI St. Vincent. “I had tried everything throughout my lifetime, from diets to exercise plans, fads, meal services … you name it, I had done it all,” says Bonnie. “I had to have a couple of back surgeries about two years ago, and part of my success plan for my back was to get to a healthy weight.” Since her surgery, Bonnie has lost over 100 pounds. “Weight loss surgery is not a cop out. It is one of the hardest but most fulfilling things I’ve ever done. It’s a commitment to your body and to your health. Don’t be embarrassed to take the first step because it’s a tool to help you get where you need to be. And it will help you get where you need to be if you’re committed.”

CHI St. Vincent weigh loss surgery