01/19/2026
💎 Some patients with serious weight issues come to us looking to lose weight. Others come looking to get their life back.
💎 John, a professional plumber, chose duodenal switch bariatric surgery, performed by Dr. Ayotunde Adeyeri, after years of struggling with severe obesity and its complications. Today, he’s living proof that when the right patient is matched with the right procedure, the results can be extraordinary — not just on the scale, but in mobility, health, and confidence.
💎 The Duodenal Switch surgical weight loss procedure a powerful metabolic surgery reserved for specific cases and requires long-term commitment and expert surgical care. When done thoughtfully, it can be life-altering.
💎 Read his full story and understand what’s possible when bariatric surgery is personalized and patient-first: https://patch.com/new-jersey/eastbrunswick/half-man-twice-life with Hackensack Meridian Health
A 400-pound plumber was fed up with serious health issues. See how an aggressive weight-loss surgery helped him shed 215 pounds and his meds