Jenny Lopez of Waterbury, CT lost 130 pounds after having weight loss surgery at Danbury Hospital. "The entire staff was amazing. They're like family. They treated me with the utmost respect. They were caring and supportive. Now I tell everyone to go to Danbury Hospital, no where else!"
Center of Excellence
All of us here at the Center for Weight Loss Surgery have an honest commitment to the health and well being of our past, current and future patients. Weight loss surgery can and has helped make a positive change to the lives of our patients and their loved ones in countless ways. We are proud to acknowledge our multidisciplinary approach that is unique to each patient we see.
Every encounter you will experience is about you. All of the members of our team are committed to helping our patients each step of the way on their journey to permanent weight loss and a happier, healthier lifestyle.
Learning more is the first step. Please join us at one of our free information seminars. We look forward to learning more about what is best for you.
Laura H. Choi, M.D.
Medical Director, Center for Weight Loss Surgery
Fred and Irmi Bering Chair for Laparoscopic Surgery
My Journey
Sean C Amore
Gastric Bypass Surgery PatientSean Amore, weighing nearly 500 pounds at the time, had gastric bypass surgery at Danbury Hospital in March 2007. He keeps an online blog for visitors to follow along on his bariatric journey
Sean has since lost more than 250 pounds but has gained much more through the procedure. The happiest, healthiest and most introspective he has ever been, Sean continues his journey in Wichita, Kansas where he lives with his wife and daughter.
Visit Sean's blog
Watch My Story
“As soon as I walked in the room, I decided I wanted to be there that this was the program that fit me and fit my personality. And the way that they care really stood out to me.”
Christine
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