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SOUTH MISSISSIPPI SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS CENTER
story by Kelsey Sunderman-Foster photos by Donn Hupp
outh Mississippi Surgical Weight Loss CEO Don Davenport. The highlights of the event Center (SMSWLC) recently held a were a red carpet walk and patient success stories.
special event, A Night to Celebrate You, The past patients were all excited to share their at the Ocean Springs Community Center successes and were quick to praise the work of
adjacent to the Walter Anderson Museum of Art. The their surgeons and the support they received from event invited past patients and their guests to enjoy SMSWLC staff. The staff in turn were proud of the
a night of celebration honoring their achievements. Attendees enjoyed a cocktail hour social and photo shoot, followed by a welcoming address by SMSWLC
hard work the patients had put in and delighted in seeing the improvements each had made in their lives.
PEDRO HOSEY
“After losing more than 200 pounds, I am feeling great. I’m happy
to have my mobility back.
I’m moving
more and going more places now.”
THALITA HOSEY
“Pedro and
I went on
this journey together.
I’ve lost 150 pounds and
have so much
more energy
now. I’m just
living my best life!”
MICHELLE KINSEY
“I’ve lost 88 pounds and have so much newfound energy. I’m
off all of my medications and traveling is much more comfortable, but one of the most fun parts is all the new clothes!”
EDDIE READ
“I’ve lost 91 pounds since my surgery in January of this year. Not only can I touch
my toes now – I can see my toes!”
STACEY BERMOND
“It’s only been three months, but I’ve already lost 48 pounds. I’m no longer diabetic and after being on blood pressure medication for 15 years I was finally able to quit.”
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