I will be “mom” again.
Thinking about bariatric surgery, but not sure where to turn? HCA Houston Healthcare has the answer. For Heather Sarten, one particularly difficult memory she lives
Sarten is now the director of Bariatric Navigation with the
with involves a trampoline.
Redefine Clinical Weight Loss Program at HCA Houston Healthcare. Her story is inspirational, uplifting and incredibly relatable. So many people in this country struggle with their weight for a myriad of reasons. Having the strength to change
Her children had just received the big-ticket item for Christmas, and Sarten’s son was begging her to join him for some bouncing. When Sarten agreed, and started climbing up, something caught her eye – the trampoline tag. Sarten couldn’t help but notice she exceeded the weight limit all on her own. “I proceeded to sit in my yard and cry,” Sarten said. “This was the moment I knew something had to change.” The situation was hard to swallow, but it was a turning point for Sarten. She began looking into her options and learned about lap
your circumstances makes the difference. Sarten, for her part, was never obese until her early twenties. That’s when her thyroid stopped working and she gained 100 pounds in nine months. She tried improving her diet and exercise routine, but struggled to lose the weight, even after undergoing thyroid treatment.
band surgery.
If that powerless feeling sounds familiar — or you’re unsure whether bariatric surgery might be an option for you, we’ve
“I decided I would take that path,” Sarten said. “I had the surgery
turned to the experts from the Redefine Clinical Weight Loss program to help answer some of your biggest questions.
and started losing weight, and feeling so much better.”
For more information about Redefine Clinical Weight Loss program, visit HCAhoustonhealthcare.com/redefine-weight-loss or call 833.203.9816.
