Baptist Health fashion show to feature success of bariatric patients

People interested in medical and surgical weight loss options will get to see success stories first hand at the next Baptist Health Paducah bariatrics information session.

People interested in medical and surgical weight loss options will get to see success stories first hand at the next Baptist Health Paducah bariatrics information session.

Bariatric patients will be the stars of a fashion show, showing off their weight loss, as well as clothes they wore before surgery. Many of the patients have lost more than 100 pounds.

The fashion show will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, in Barnes Auditorium, located on the second floor of the Carson-Myre Heart Center. Baptist Health Medical Group bariatric surgeon Anthony K. Davis, MD, and Kristin Tynes, APRN, will offer information and answer questions following the fashion show.

Baptist Health offers minimally invasive laparoscopic gastric bypass, adjustable band and vertical sleeve surgical options, based on an individual’s need. Surgery has changed many patients’ lives with significant and sustainable weight loss improving medical conditions, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea and joint pain.

Phone 270.575.8462 for more information.