New Year, New You: How Bariatric Surgery Can Help You Reach Your Weight-Loss Goals

The start of the new year often brings renewed motivation to focus on health and well-being. Maybe you've promised yourself this will be the year you finally lose the weight—for good. If you've tried diet after diet, exercise plans, and lifestyle changes without lasting success, you're not alone. For many people, bariatric surgery can be the turning point that helps make long-term weight loss achievable and sustainable. 

At Archbold, bariatric surgery is not about quick fixes or vanity goals—it's about improving health, restoring confidence, and creating a path forward that finally works. 

Why Weight Loss Can Be So Challenging

Weight loss is far more complex than willpower alone. Hormones, metabolism, genetics, and medical conditions can all make it difficult to lose weight—and even harder to keep it off. 

"Many patients come to us feeling frustrated and discouraged because they've done everything they were told to do," says Mary K. Hanisee, Md, FACS, FASMBS. "Bariatric surgery helps reset the body in a way that diet and exercise alone sometimes cannot."

Bariatric surgery works be addressing the biological factors that affect hunger, fullness, and metabolism, helping patients regain control over their weight. 

How Bariatric Surgery Supports New Year's Weight-Loss Goals

Unlike short-term solutions, bariatric surgery offers a surgical option that supports long-term success. Procedures such as the gastric sleeve and the gastric bypass reduce the size of the stomach and influence hunger hormones, helping patients feel satisfied sooner and stay full longer. 

"Bariatric surgery is not a shortcut—it's a powerful tool," explains Dr. Hanisee. "When combined with lifestyle changes, it can lead to meaningful, lasting weight loss and significant health improvements."

Many patients experience steady weight loss throughout the first year after surgery, making it easier to build healthier habits that stick well beyond January. 

Health Benefits That Go Beyond the Scale

While weight loss is often the initial goal, the benefits of bariatric surgery extend far beyond the number on the scale. Patients frequently see improvements, or even resolution, of obesity-related conditions, including: 

• Type 2 diabetes
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Sleep apnea
• Joint pain

"Some of the most rewarding moments are when patients tell me they're off medications or finally have the energy to do things they couldn't before," says Dr. Hanisee. "Those quality-of-life changes are just as important as the weight loss itself."

A Comprehensive, Supportive Approach to Weight Loss

At the Archbold Bariatric Surgery & Weight Loss Management Center in Thomasville, patients receive far more than surgery alone. The program offers a comprehensive approach that includes:

• Personalized treatment plans
• Nutrition counseling and education
• Pre- and post-surgery support
• Ongoing follow-up care

"We walk alongside our patients every step of the way," says Dr. Hanisee. "From the first consultation to long-term follow-up, our goal is to help patients succeed for life." 

Is Bariatric Surgery Right for You?

Bariatric surgery may be an option for adults who struggle with obesity and have not achieved lasting results through traditional weight-loss methods. A consultation allows you to explore your options, ask questions, and determine whether surgical or non-surgical weight-loss solutions are right for you. 

"The first step is simply having a conversation," says Dr. Hanisee. "That conversation can open the door to life-changing improvements in health and confidence."

Take the First Step Toward a Healthier New Year

If weight loss has been one of your New Year's goals year after year, bariatric surgery may help you finally move forward with confidence. Contact the Archbold Bariatric Surgery & Weight Loss Management Center to schedule an appointment and get the process started. 

Give us a call at 229.226.8881 today to schedule a consultation and discover which weight-loss options are best for you.