Published on Apr 7, 2021 | Stories of Hope, Transplant
After playing a “pick-up” basketball game at the Malkin Athletic Center (MAC) at Harvard College, I returned to my freshman dormitory room with swollen ankles. I was concerned because both were swollen, there was no pain, and I had not twisted either ankle during...
Published on Jan 31, 2020 | Men's Health, Stories of Hope, Weight Loss, Women's Health
In 2017, my dad and I both made the decision to have gastric bypass surgery. At 24 years old I was at my heaviest weight of over 300 pounds, and at age 48, dad weighed almost 400 pounds. Dad visited Dr. Sanborn and began his surgery preparation, and I scheduled my...
Published on Oct 1, 2019 | Men's Health, Stories of Hope, Weight Loss, Women's Health
As she was nearing the age of 40, Jenny Davis decided to change her life for the better through weight loss surgery. She was tired of being “trapped” by her current weight. “My life was just very boring and sedentary,” said Jenny. “My life was ruled by my food, and I...
Published on Nov 19, 2018 | Regain Health, Stay Well, Stories of Hope
Recently, in response to the news surrounding the end-of-life care of former first lady Barbara Bush, there has been a renewed interest in palliative care and what exactly “comfort care” entails. Read on to learn more about this additional layer of support for people...
Published on Jun 15, 2018 by Ernest S. of Ringgold, GA | Men's Health, Stories of Hope, Weight Loss, Women's Health
In 2003, my wife and I moved from Virginia to Georgia. My weight was already over 300 pounds. I was having a lot of problems with my knees, feet, and back. I had arthritis, high blood pressure, gout, and diabetes. By 2006, I was having so much trouble that I often...
Published on Mar 23, 2018 by Shalimar McDaniel | Men's Health, Regain Health, Stories of Hope, Women's Health
I’ve struggled with my weight since I can remember and was always the chubby kid. As a teenager, I became very active in cheerleading and softball, but in order to do those things I had to be “skinny.” At the age of 13, I developed an eating disorder and my struggle...
