The Center for Surgical Treatment of Obesity at
St. Mary Medical Center is located at 432 E. 10th St.
Long Beach, CA 90813
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David Stroup is only a shadow of his former self at 220 pounds, down from his highest weight of 630 pounds. His enthusiasm for life and his passion for helping others reach their goal after weight loss surgery is evident in his eyes and voice. He knows the weight loss journey well, having traversed it and taken numerous diet detours, which teased with the promise of permanent weight loss.
Within two years after surgery, David had lost 340 pounds, was off all medications and no longer used a CPAP machine. David said “Weight loss surgery was the best thing I could have done - I was a walking time bomb! It not only improved my health, but gave me a better quality of life. I am now happily married and grateful to be alive!” David developed a new lifestyle of eating, exercises regularly and takes vitamins and supplements daily. He became such an advocate that he is now the Program Manager at the Center for the Surgical Treatment of Obesity at St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, California. The Center earned the distinction of being a Bariatric Center of Excellence and provides pre- and post-surgery counseling, support groups and education. David said “Weight loss surgery is a team effort between the patient, the physicians and the staff. Our program provides the support necessary for patients to achieve their weight loss goals - I’m living proof that it’s possible!”
