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Tristate Surgical Weight Loss Center
Patients transformed at the Tristate Surgical Weight Loss Center
Patients of the Tristate Surgical Weight Loss Center at The St. Luke Hospitals are experiencing amazing transformations as a result of their weight-loss surgeries. More than 850 patients have lost more than 90,000 pounds since the program opened in July 2004, and the individual results are dramatic!
Kari
Kari, 32, of Union, KY, had surgery at the Tristate Surgical Weight Loss Center at St. Luke in November 2004. Since then, she has lost a remarkable 118 pounds and gained an incredible new outlook on life!
A busy wife and mother of three, Kari has been able to be much more active since the surgery. She can now do activities like skating with her children. Her weight loss has also improved her self-confidence and self-image. There are many other physical benefits as well.
“While weight-loss surgery does change our patients’ physical appearance, it is important to note that the primary goal of weight-loss surgery is to improve overall health,” says Tom Sonnanstine, MD, medical director of the center. “Many health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension and sleep apnea can be reduced or even eliminated as a result of the surgery. In addition, the loss of weight can alleviate other conditions, such as joint or back pain.”
The Tristate Surgical Weight Loss Center at St. Luke provides an experienced staff and a multidisciplinary approach to weight loss. Dr. Sonnanstine is the first board-certified surgeon in Northern Kentucky who is fellowship-trained in minimally invasive weight-loss surgery. In addition, all patients are enrolled in an intensive preoperative program consisting of surgical, medical, psychological and nutritional evaluation, as well as group sessions, to ensure optimal results.
Kari’s overall surgical weight-loss experience with was very positive, and she says that Dr. Sonnanstine and his staff made her feel comfortable throughout the entire process.
More information
For more information about the program, please call 859-212-GOAL. Free information sessions are offered on the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.