Bariatric Success Stories

The Covenant Bariatric and Metabolic Center in Saginaw, MI offers patients a range of solutions to aid in long-term weight loss and enhance their overall well-being. Below is a selection of our patients' weight loss surgery success stories.

Amie's Gastric Sleeve Before and After

Amie's Story

Weight Loss with the Gastric Sleeve Procedure

"I ultimately chose to have the gastric sleeve and it has been life-changing in all the best ways imaginable! I have my life back - I found the person that was buried under the weight! I’m more confident and comfortable in my own skin, my health is the best it has ever been, and most importantly I know I’ll be around for my family for a long time."

Read Amie's Bariatric Story

Andrew's Roux-en-Y Before and After

Andrew's Story

Weight Loss with the Roux-en-Y Procedure

"My life changed completely after my surgery, and it has been only positive. I have no regrets, and I recommend it to anyone who is struggling with their weight."

Read Andrew's Bariatric Story

Brad's Gastric Sleeve Before and After

Brad's Story

Weight Loss with the Roux-en-Y Procedure

"At my heaviest (385lbs), I knew I had to do something because all the fad diets just were not a long term success for me. After my seminar and research of the possible surgery options, I made my first appointment to start my journey."

Read Brad's Bariatric Story

Carlos' Story

See how Carlos lost 475 lbs

"I'm now able to enjoy an active lifestyle, without the limitations and health problems associated with being overweight."

Carlos' Bariatric Story

Dan's Story

See how Dan lost over 100lbs

"I had to keep trying on smaller sizes. My pants size went from 40 to 30. And I have so much energy now, my kids can’t believe it."

Dan's Bariatric Story

Darwin's Gastric Sleeve Before and After

Darwin's Story

Weight Loss with the Bariatric Surgery

"Dr. Ringley was my surgeon and I really loved working with him. I worked with the dietitian and learned about the changes I’d need to make to my daily routine after my procedure. I started implementing these changes immediately."

Read Darwin's Bariatric Story

Dorothy's Bariatric Surgery Before and After

Dorothy's Story

Bariatric Surgery Success

"This journey is yours and yours alone. Enjoy and take lots of pictures along the way. I have finally made it to ONE-derland!!"

Read Dorothy's Bariatric Story

Jim's Bariatric Surgery Before and After

Jim's Story

Weight loss with Gastric Sleeve Procedure

"I went from a 3XL shirt to a large and from a size 50 waist pants and I’m now in size 32 – smaller than when I graduated high school. The gastric sleeve procedure was the best decision I could have made."

Read Jim's Bariatric Story

Kathy's Bariatric Surgery Before and After

Kathy's Story

Bariatric Surgery Success

"Thank you to the Covenant Bariatric Team for giving me my life back. I love me now and love the new tool I have been given. Good luck to everyone on your new journey."

Read Kathy's Bariatric Story

Libby's Bariatric Surgery Before and After

Libby's Story

Successful Weight Loss with Bariatric Surgery

"I look forward to many more years with my family, however I realize that surgery is a tool and in order to maintain my weight loss, activity level, and health it will depend on the decisions I make everyday. "

Read Libby's Bariatric Story

Mackenzie's Bariatric Surgery Before and After

Mackenzie's Story

Successful Weight Loss with the Sleeve Gastrectomy

"I can’t believe it took me this long to make the change and become a healthier and happier version of myself! I am never looking back and couldn’t be happier with my decision!"

Read Mackenzie's Bariatric Story

Missy's Story

See how Missy gained energy to keep up with her son.

"They made everything simple, from pre-tests and pre-screenings through post-op. Whenever I had a question, they were there with a prompt response."

Missy's Bariatric Story