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Media Coverage: Woman Reflects on Weight-Loss Surgery Success Amid Rising Obesity Rates

After years of battling with her weight, Bonnie Marshall enlisted the help of Dr.

Surgery, Strength, and Support: Inside Karen’s Weight-Loss Journey

At 66, Karen Ferguson was on blood pressure medication, exhausted by the daily toll her weight was taking on her health. But after a life-changing gastric bypass surgery, she’s lost more than 100 pounds—and gained her life back.

“I gained weight after having two children, and I've been to a weight-loss program, tried to do things on my own, but it just didn't seem to work,” she says. “I was having a few health issues, and when I asked my doctor about them, he suggested I talk to a bariatric surgeon.”

One Mother’s Journey to Health After Weight-Loss Surgery

At 230 pounds, Carrie Taylor wanted to reclaim her life. After failed fad diets and weight-loss supplements, she came to Saint Luke's Surgical Specialists at Saint Luke's North Hospital–Barry Road, curious about our surgical weight-loss options. Today, at 115 pounds—half her original size—she’s not just living. She’s thriving.

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Health News You Can Use: Perimenopause
Perimenopause is the transition between reproductive age and menopause, which can last several years and affect physical, emotional, mental and social well-being.

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A Heart Care Experience to Remember: For a Kansas Citian With a History of Heart Issues, the Proactive, Personable Care at Saint Luke’s Stood Out
Born with congenital heart disease, Christin Murphy, 41, was familiar with cardiology appointments, stress tests, and surgeries.

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Bariatric Surgery Unlocks New Lifestyle, Renewed Health For Travis
Seven months after a successful weight-loss surgery, Travis is down over 130 lbs and witnessing a complete life transformation beyond his expectations.

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KSHB: Oklahoma Family Travels to Kansas City to Receive Lifesaving Heart Procedure
Chandler DeBolt needed immediate attention but had extremely limited options before his family was referred to the Adult Congenital Heart Disease program at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute in Kansas City.

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Dr. Cecilia Mathis has a Heart for Women’s Health
As a family medicine physician, Dr. Mathis specializes in providing quality care for men, women, and children of all ages.

Study Led by Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute Finds Widespread Evidence of Heart Disease in Ancient Mummies Around the World
Largest systematic study of atherosclerosis in ancient human remains suggests innate human predisposition to heart disease.

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Health News You Can Use: Weight Loss Medications vs. Bariatric Surgery
Dr. Rob Kenney talks about the effectiveness of medications compared to weight loss surgery and when each of these treatments is most appropriate.