Patient Testimonials

"Thank you Dr. Hodges and team for your assistance in helping me achieve my physical objectives. I am so motivated to continue this new healthier journey by running at least 3 times per week. Each day I am gradually becoming more comfortable embracing my sexiness. 😊 Surgery date: 11/2/20 Weight loss: 75 lbs"

— Rodwin

"At my heaviest, I was 300lbs, but since surgery, I feel more confident. I could not have done it without Dr. Hodges. She gave me my life back!"

— Nessli

"This surgery was the best thing I could of ever done. I feel 20 years younger! I forgot what it was like to not be tired. It’s been almost 3-years now and I’ve lost 104 pounds and have no problems keeping it off. I tried everything I could think of and always gained weight back after losing it, until I had weight loss surgery. Dr. Hodges was always there to answer my questions and walk me through each step of the process."

— Chris

"My name is Michael and on June 8, 2020, I had gastric sleeve surgery with Doctor Hodges. At that time in my life I was at my highest weight ever at 303 pounds. I wasn’t happy and couldn’t find much peace. I made a commitment on that day to never have to feel that way again. After surgery, I followed instructions, took my vitamins every day, I weighed everything I ate, I exercised and I used the Baritastic app too. The weight kept coming off and I’ve actually surpassed my original goal of 180 and now am at 174! Trust me when I tell you that having surgery has been the best decision I’ve ever made. My attitude has changed, my outlook on life has changed, I am happy, I am healthy, my skin is better, my energy level is great, my relationships are better, my career is better, I’ve developed new habits that become a natural way of life now. I love the new me! Thank you to everyone who has been with me on this journey. Dr. Hodges and her staff will forever be in my heart & my gratitude will never cease!"

— Michael

"What a difference a year makes! Down 134, 21 to goal! I remember when it was down 21 and 134 to goal! I got married on August 1st, was going to show my honey my before photo and it just made me cry, and I declined to show him. A couple of days passed and I showed it to him, he said -- that doesn't even look like you! The amazing plus, while my new wrinkly body isn't my favority to look at, he tells me all the time how much he loves it and me!"

— Shelly

"Hi y’all. My name is Jamie. On 5/24/17 I had RNY performed by Dr. Hodges. At my heaviest weight I was 309. I felt horrible. I wanted to live life, be outside, be active, be healthy and frankly I wanted to be able to live. Well that is exactly what I have been able to do now! I have lost 170 lbs. I workout 5 days a week. The gym is my passion. Don’t ever let anyone tell you that weight loss patients can’t build muscle, that is false. I do my daily cardio but I really enjoy lifting weight. I have recently started practicing yoga as well."

— Jamie

"Starting Weight:  262 Current Weight:  184 Goal Weight is 150 Hi, I’m Laura.  I had the Gastric Bypass on October 9, 2019.  In six months, I’m down 78 pounds!! Not only am I an incredibly grateful patient of Dr. Hodges, I’m also her Office Manager!!     I had my ‘ah-ha’ moment two months after I began working for Dr. Hodges.  I was rooming a patient and thought to myself, “Why is she here?  She looks like she’s never had a weight problem a day in her life!”  …and then I looked at her chart.  Her starting weight was my exact weight at that very moment.  262.  Her current weight was 188.  188!!  This was the number I’ve always had in my head, “I’d love to get back down to 188.”  It was like I was staring at myself.   I had always been very athletic, even after having my two children, until I blew out my ACL playing soccer in a women’s league when I was 34 years old.  That’s when the weight started pouring on.   I am so thankful for Dr. Hodges.  The fact that I have her enthusiasm and encouragement day-in-and-day-out is a blessing!!  She is one of my biggest cheerleaders, proud of every one of my milestone moments, no matter how big or small.  I will be forever grateful.   My goal is to run a 5k in 2020.  Running looks so therapeutic and peaceful.  It is my first goal of many.   I truly believe that God has put this in my life, so I can go through this incredible journey with our patients.  I love the relationships I’ve developed with them because we’re walking the same walk!  I truly love my job and am only a phone call away for our patients!  "

— Laura

"Hi, I'm Monica!! I underwent a vertical sleeve gastrectomy on 4-26-2018 and am currently down 137 pounds!! I'm most excited about the fact that I am able to run around with my 7 year old and not get tired! I feel so healthy and am so glad I made the decision to take this journey (Starting Weight: 250, Current Weight: 113 Goal Weight:120)’’"

— Monica

"My name is Jen, and I had gastric bypass surgery with our amazing Dr. Hodges on 7/25/2018. So far, I have lost over 100 lbs., and I went from a size 26/28 down to a size 14/16. I have been off of my high blood pressure meds & both of my type 2 diabetic meds since I left the hospital after my surgery, and my blood sugar & blood pressure have both remained stable and in the normal range. This surgery quite literally gave me my life back, and I owe a great debt of thanks to Dr. Hodges and to her tremendous office personnel - I could not have made this decision or walked this path without the support, assistance, & encouragement that I received from each & every one of you! I flew to the UK last October, and the flight was so much less uncomfortable for me. I’m able to move and do things that I haven’t been able to do in ages, and I feel so much healthier than I have in over 20 years. Thank you so very, very much for being on this journey with me! Heaviest weight: 322 Starting weight: 304 Current weight: 212   Pre-surgery family trip to LA:  June 2018"

— Jen

"Hi I'm Kayla Marie. I had the gastric bypass surgery on July 24, 2018. I have lost 105 pounds! Before surgery I was super embarrassed of going out in public and my depression was really bad. I couldn't work out because it hurt my feet so bad. I had plantars fasciitis. Now, I no longer have plantars fasciitis. And I want to show off how skinny I am. I'm wearing a size small and size 5 in jeans. I was wearing a L-XL and size 16 jeans. I have a ton of energy and get back to my adventurous lifestyle. I do yoga and jiu jujitsu and I love every second of it. I have such a passion for each and can't wait to start competing in jiu-jitsu. and getting really good in yoga. I am able to sit criss-cross on the floor with my students now😁 Starting weight-243    Current weight-138 Goal weight- 130"

— Kayla

"I am Lynzee and I had the Duodenal Switch weight loss surgery with Dr. Hodges on September 30, 2019. I am thrilled to announce that I am down more than 100 lbs. in less than 6 months! I am extremely grateful that Dr. Hodges gave me the tool I needed to find my joy again and save my life!! I have so much more energy, happiness and confidence than I have in many many years! THANK you Dr. Hodges!! 💕 Height: 5’10, Starting weight= 318, Current weight= 216, Goal weight= 170 or healthy!"

— Lynzee

"Hi, I'm AuDrina! I had the Duodenal Switch on January 06, 2020. Tilting to scale at 311 lbs., I had my surgery to help increase how I felt about myself. Last weigh in I was 290 and still coming down. Dr. Hodges and her staff really helped me to become more active."

— AuDrina

"HW396, SW376, CW265, GW215 Surgery was on Nov 13, 2019. Love the change and the new life I have. Thanks Dr. Hodges, I’m down 131 pounds."

— Jeff

"Hello, I’m Roneld! I had the duodenal switch surgery on 3/26/2018. Words can’t express how great I feel! I feel AMAZING!! I’ve lost a total of 182 pounds! I’m able to run with my 3 year old and my new obsession is shopping! Dr. Hodges made my dream come true of being healthy with a thyroid condition. She’s a lifesaver❤️ Highest weight: 345lbs Current weight: 170lbs Goal weight: 145lbs"

— Roneld

"Hi, I’m Kelly! I had the duodenal switch surgery on 10/14/2019 and feel absolutely incredible! I’ve currently lost a total of 102.2 lbs., 84.8 lbs. of that being post op! Before surgery, I literally felt like I was dying everyday, little by little. I now have so much energy, I am happy and always moving around! I used to have to sit down to cook, and now I can be on my feet for hours with no issue! Dr. Hodges saved my life, and I am forever grateful to her ❤️  Heaviest weight: 400.8 Current weight: 298.6 Goal weight: 150’s"

— Kelly

"Yesterday was my one year surgiversary!! I am officially down 162 pounds, and feel like a brand new person! I cannot thank Dr. Hodges and her staff enough for making this process so easy and effective. Having weight loss surgery has given me the confidence to be the women, wife, and mother I always wanted to be! Trust the process and see the progress!! 💗"

— Taylor

"Dr. Hodges and her team has saved my life! I am officially plateaued and in maintenance nearly 9 months out. I had the RNY procedure and started my journey at 316lbs. I am now at a steady 165lbs. Eating healthy, doing yoga (daily) and keeping up with my protein and multi-vitamin requirements! To the newer patients - It gets better! Trust the doc and their team! Stay safe, healthy and well!"

— Jordan

"Left picture 2018 - 180lbs. Right picture 2020 - 138 lbs. 12/26/19 Surgery day 187 Goal 120 I’ve still got a little to go and I’m trying to focus on toning up too. I can’t believe I let myself get to that weight. I feel so good now and love being able to bend over and I can move around so much easier. My knees and back don’t hurt anymore and I love trying on clothes now! Thank you Dr. Hodges for helping me find “me” again! ❤️"

— Deborah

"Surgery Weight: 291 size 26/28 Current Weight: 131 Size 4/6 Surgery date (Duodenal Switch):11/26/18 Having this surgery completely changed my life. I grew up heavy and as an adult. My Primary Care Physician confirmed that I would most likely always struggle with my weight due to genetic factors. Well, I wasn't okay with struggling my whole life and I made the best decision for me! All of the things I have always wanted to do, I can do now with ease! I completed several 5ks last year and have already hit my goal of completing a 10k this year already! Next goal: half marathon!!!  Weight loss surgery is not the easy way out by any means, but it's given me a freedom I have so desperately wanted and needed in my life. I am humbled and so grateful to Dr. Hodges for helping me turn my dreams into a reality!!"

— Patient

"The picture to the left was me before the gastric bypass surgery at 289 pounds. I had the surgery 12-31-15. The middle picture I was beyond my target weight of around 138 pounds-2-17-17. The third picture is my current weight-169 pounds 7-8-20. I'm still working to lose the weight. I'm in the gym twice a week and walking with my family to get back to my target weight of 140 pounds. It is hard but with prayer and Dr. Hodges and the family I feel I can do it."

— Timirra

"UPDATE! RNY: 10-9-19 91 pounds in 39 weeks and still going strong!!"

— Laura

"I had gastric bypass on 12-21-18.  -Starting weight 234 -Current weight 145 -Lost 89 pounds Husband surgery was on 12-09-19. -Starting weight 249 -Current weight 173 -Lost 76 Dr. Hodges and her staff have been so helpful in guiding both of us to a healthier lifestyle. We can now get around better and are enjoying our time with our grand- children. Being able to get off all of our medication has been such a life changing experience. We will never look back."

— Paul