"My obesity impacted every aspect of my life, including my career. Because of my weight, I retired early from a job I loved."

-57 Year Old Man

"I’m a surgical nurse. When I decided to have weight loss surgery, I went to the surgeons I knew were the best, Drs. Engstrand, Burhop and Chiang."

- 37 Year Old Woman

"I used to spend most of my free time in bed. Today, my friends and family call me The Machine. I have energy and I use it!"

- 31 Year Old Man

"I’m not invisible anymore!"

- 41 Year Old Woman