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Mark – pictured two months after surgery

“My journey through weight loss and gain began as a young child. Relatives and friends were always telling me to not waste food, clean my plate and think of the poor people who don’t have the wonderful food I was eating.

Since then, my weight continued to yo-yo. I was fortunate enough to meet Thomas Jones, MD, at Park Nicollet Bariatric Surgery Center. He suggested I should explore the benefits of bariatric surgery. I took his advice, and during the entire process, I was blessed to meet many fine, caring and understanding professional staff members who were supportive and encouraging.

Now, I am looking forward to trying out new experiences. Look at me having fun on a Segway. I can’t wait to try new things and start living again. Once I hit my goal weight, I want to go camping and canoeing on the north shore, just like when I was a little boy.”

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