Weight loss surgery meant Joanne Brown could get rid of 120 pounds, her C-Pap breathing apparatus and her health worries. But what she gained was even better: confidence. Read the full story

Monica Clark, who weighed 275 pounds, had gastric sleeve surgery in 2004. When results were mixed, she had gastric bypass surgery. Today, she is seeing herself shrink. Read the full story

Weight loss surgery removed layers of timidity and shame for Kristin Petolino-Szilagyi. She had the surgery in late 2002, and has maintained her 175-pound weight loss for several years.

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Jennifer Walters had a weight problem creeping near 400 pounds. After weight loss surgery, her life seemed to improve in every way.

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Larry and Beth Tipton had fun being big and jolly until the bill of health was past due. Today, after their weight loss surgeries, they feel new and improved. Read the full story

Twanda Trader had weight loss surgery in March 2007. Before that, she struggled with being both obese and a displaced Hurricane Katrina victim. Today, life is nice. Read the full story

Dino DeVita struggled with addiction issues stemming from childhood sexual abuse. At one point, he weighed close to 400 pounds. Read more to learn about a successful weight loss surgery that enabled his dream of bodybuilding glory. Read the full story

Paula Kilgore experienced great weight loss after her bariatric surgery. One big challenge was dressing the part after losing weight. Here, she shares some tips. Read the full story