Minimally Invasive Surgery
Bariatric Program: The Lighter Side of Life
Fall | Winter 2012
At 286 pounds, Kelly Maki had learned to give up a lot of things in life
that most people take for granted and the extra pounds were taking a
toll on her health.
In the end, it came down to how she wanted to live the rest of her life — in pain, immobile and in constant fatigue or healthy and living life again. She chose the latter.
In the end, it came down to how she wanted to live the rest of her life — in pain, immobile and in constant fatigue or healthy and living life again. She chose the latter.
Revealed by the Past
Spring | Summer 2010
After discovering a genetic predisposition for ovarian cancer, Mary
Bernstein bristled at the thought of surgery. A new robotic procedure
for hysterectomy, however, had Bernstein back on her feet the very next
day.
Picking up the Pace
Fall | Winter 2009
Every time Maria Perales slips on her walking shoes and hits the
pavement, it’s another reason to celebrate. After four surgeries, three
in the last year, walking is one of those little things in life that
Perales no longer takes for granted.
No Small Innovation
Spring | Summer 2009
After a year of suffering persistent and worsening symptoms of reflux,
Sherri Mastin’s quality of life had taken a dramatic spiral downward.
