MUSC Bariatric Patient Linda Hilliard
After a number of orthopedic and back surgeries and a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, Linda Hilliard chose to have bariatric surgery at MUSC. In just two years post-surgery, she has lost 130 pounds and is no longer a diabetic. She says she wakes up every day feeling fabulous now, and continues to mentor other patients considering bariatric surgery.
Watch Linda’s story to learn about her experience at MUSC.
Bariatric sugery is now accepted as the best and most effective treatment for morbid obesity. About 65 percent of all bariatric surgery patients are able to lose their excess weight and keep it off for more than five years.
Bariatric surgery is the best option of losing weight and also in treating diabetes.
Also this surgery can help to reduce the cardiovascular issues, so this surgery is recommended when the obesity have other complications on overall health.