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The summer edition of Parker Adventist Hospital’s “Grow” magazine featured two of CBSI patients. Therefore, Who embarked on their weight loss journey together. Amber and Matthew Smith both opted for robotic bariatric surgery this past year in pursuit of a healthier life.  And they have already lost 300 pounds between them! Moreover, The “Grow” article focuses on the advantages of robotic bariatric surgery.  And the reasons Matthew and Amber sought out CBSI Amber’s endocrinologist suggested bariatric surgery. But therefore, she acknowledged immediately that surgery was “not the easy way out…it’s actually difficult to say, ‘I can’t do this on my own’”. Furthermore, Their decision to undergo the procedure robotically was not made lightly. Most Importantly, Both knew that a successful outcome was dependent on their lifelong commitment to changing their eating habits.

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After the surgery, the couple remains committed to setting an example for their children. Matthew’s decision to undergo surgery was influenced by his genetics, as his father also struggled with obesity and opted for bariatric surgery. CBSII explains this genetic phenomenon well, stating, “most of the time with our patients, the body is working against them. This isn’t a behavior problem; it isn’t that people can’t push themselves away from the table. This is a genetic problem.” Additionally, Amber and Matthew appreciated the care they received at the Colorado Bariatric Office and Parker Adventist Hospital, where the staff understood the genetic challenges associated with obesity. Many patients find it frustrating that the general public often misunderstands the root causes of obesity.

CBSI doctor expresses their passion for bariatric surgery, explaining that they find the procedure rewarding because “most operations are trying to restore people back to where they were. This is actually taking someone from one place and putting them in a better place.” They values the remission of co-morbidities the most, estimating that 80% of patients with Type 2 diabetes “go into remission, meaning they are off medications and have normal blood sugars.” For those struggling with Type 2 diabetes, the prospect of full remission is groundbreaking.

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