Tara Nunan

“It was not an insurance ‘check off your boxes’ to get done and get you into surgery. It was all about setting up the patient to be successful - to be able to keep the weight off. It’s a lifestyle, not a diet. It’s not a quick fix – they really set it up to be a lifestyle change.“

Atlantic General Bariatric Center patient, Tara Nunan, had always been a very active individual. But, due to weight gain, her usual physical exercise began to cause severe pain on her joints. As a result, she exercised less and gained more weight - a true catch 22. This is when Tara knew it was time for her to take the first step in getting back to her normal self.

Click below to watch Tara describe how bariatric surgery has changed her life: