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Real Journeys, Real Results

Weight loss is more than a number on a scale — it’s about reclaiming your life. Hear from patients who took that brave first step with us. Their stories are filled with hope, strength, and transformation.

Let their journeys inspire yours.

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Bariatric_Mara

New Life Unlocked

As a truck driver, Mara’s long hours on the road and unhealthy eating habits caught up with her. Ready for change, she chose vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) — a surgery that helps limit how much you eat.

Since then, she’s lost over 50 pounds and says each day feels better than the last. “My unhealthy habits were all I knew,” Mara says. “But now, everything feels different — in the best way.”

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Bariatric_Kristen

Kristen's Took Control of Her Health

After weight gain from a medical condition and failed diets, she chose gastric sleeve surgery at Cape Fear Valley. A year later, she’s 70 pounds lighter and back in the saddle, horseback riding again.

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Bariatric_Tameka

Less aches, more joy!

Since having bariatric surgery, Tameka has lost more than 100 pounds. Her body aches less and she’s enjoying life more.

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Bariatric_Jeremiah

“This surgery changed my story.”

After gastric bypass, Jeremiah dropped nearly 100 pounds — trading doughnuts and buffets for kayaking, farm life, and a healthier future.

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Bariatric_Rachael

Rachael’s Turning Point

Tired of feeling held back by her weight, Rachael turned to Cape Fear Valley Health for support. After undergoing bariatric surgery, she’s regained her confidence, energy, and joy — and is finally living life on her own terms.

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