MUSC's Bariatric Center of Excellence is the only program in South Carolina that offers the weight-loss surgery for morbidly obese teenagers. WCBD-TV's Cleve Bryan talks with Brittany Henson, who had the surgery at 16, and MUSC surgeon Dr. Karl Byrne.
A.J. and Rebecca Clay
At a combined 695 pounds, A.J. and Rebecca Clay of North Charleston, SC were both morbidly obese and headed down a lifelong path of poor health. “I was born fat and thought I would die fat,” says A.J. “That was my attitude.” After seeing many success stories about weight loss surgery, they did extensive research for themselves and discovered MUSC has a bariatric surgery program that has been rated a Center Of Excellence. Rebecca underwent gastric bypass surgery in July of 2007 and A.J. followed.
Mayor Keith Summey
North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey talks about his decision to have gastric bypass surgery at MUSC, how much weight he has lost, and how it has affected his life and overall health.
Doug Farmer
In this video, gastric bypass patient Doug Farmer talks about his long struggle with weight and the journey that brought him to the decision of having weight loss surgery. He discusses what's involved in having the gastric bypass surgery, what he has learned from the experience and what advice he has for others who are considering having surgery.
