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Along with the surgery, the team at South Mississippi Weight Loss helped me to make important lifestyle changes, like eating right and exercising. It took a lot of effort in the beginning, but it became easier on down the line.
been incredibly positive, both mentally and physically,” he said. “I feel better about myself and I have so much more confidence.”
Along with his health, Roberson’s quality of life has drastically improved. Not only is he able to get outdoors and take pleasure in hobbies he hasn’t been able to enjoy in years, but he has also found the confidence to date and pursue his dreams. “I now have that special someone
in my life and I was able to get off disability and go
back to work,” Roberson said. “To top it all off, I also have my dream job working as the safety manager and shipping and receiving manager for Palmer Industries. This surgery has been a life-changing experience and I would encourage anyone considering the surgery to give it a chance and find out more about the option of surgical weight loss.”
The South Mississippi Surgical Weight Loss Center has been helping men and women like Donnie Roberson to meet their weight loss goals since their formation in 2000. Founded by South Mississippi Surgeons (SMS), they have been providing the Coast with quality surgical care for more than 30 years.
Donnie Roberson
ROBERSON before his gastric sleeve surgery.
DR. WILLIAM AVARA, III DR. JASON PAYNE THE STAFF at South Mississippi Surgical Weight Loss Center
South Mississippi Surgical Weight Loss Center
1124 Oakleigh Road, Ocean Springs 228.872.7277 • www.smsurgicalweightloss.com
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