After two unsuccessful gastric surgeries in a different facility, Dr. Cahill turned my life around. He literally saved it! I was so happy to find such a talented, gifted surgeon so close to home.

Everything is easier as a result of my surgery. The excess weight bogged me down. I was unable to do the simplest of daily activities. My diabetes is gone; my high blood pressure under control. I now look and feel 20 years younger.

{ lost 100 lbs. }

Revisional Gastric Bypass surgery

MARGARET, Age 60Cedar Lake Resident

In my opinion the surgeon offered the best credentials, safety record and experience I was looking for. I looked into other clinics and hospitals, but I've had great experiences at Franciscan St. Margaret Health.

{ lost 154 lbs. }

Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

JEnnifer, Age 38

Before my surgery I weighed more than 355 pounds. I was on several medications and had sleep problems. At first I hesitated to have the Gastric Bypass, but when they said it would help me live a longer and healthier life, I decided to have the surgery. I've lost more than 100 pounds and enjoy looking forward to each and every new day. Dr. Cahill and his staff are changing lives. I'm grateful that they have invested in mine.

{ lost over 100 lbs. }

Gastric Bypass Surgery

DAvid, Age 36Merrillville resident

I'd do it again in a minute. The staff was great and very supportive. Dr. Cahill explained everything so that there were no surprises. It was a great experience and I enjoy all the compliments I receive from friends. After years of yo-yo dieting, this is the first time I've ever achieved long-term weight loss. My surgery was in 2006. I now enjoy doing more of everything!

{ lost 200 lbs. }

Gastric Bypass Surgery

MIKE, Age 42East Chicago resident

Dr. Cahill made me feel so comfortable and cared for. I felt confident in his skill and straightforward communication. For me, that was what made me feel safe.

{ lost 200 lbs. }

Lap-Band Surgery

Susie, Age 59Highland resident

I have battled obesity for years. I researched my options, and decided that Gastric Bypass was the right one for me. Today I feel great and have so much energy.

Dr. Cahill is very kind, and really cares about his patients. He and his staff at the Midwest Bariatric Institute take all the time you need to explain everything in detail. They make you feel that they have known you for years.

{ lost 86 lbs. }

Gastric Bypass Surgery

Julie Austin, Age 43Valparaiso resident

I have more energy and confidence. It's the best thing I've ever done for myself. I feel better in all aspects of my life.

Dr. Cahill is very supportive of his patients and inspires us to do well. Dr. Guthrie and his staff have been there for me on so many levels. They are always available to answer questions and provide support. The monthly support groups are great! It's inspiring to see the before and after of other bariatric patients.

{ lost 129 lbs. }

Gastric Bypass Surgery

Joyce Wagner, Age 63Highland resident

This surgery has changed my life in every way. I couldn't do much before the surgery, but afterward, when the weight started to come off, I began to realize how much I could do. I have never been happier! I love my new life.

Dr. Cahill made me feel comfortable during my first appointment. I had made three other attempts to have surgery, but was denied help. Dr. Cahill, on the other hand, was by my side from day one and all the way through my recovery. He will always be a part of my life. How could he not?

{ lost 184 lbs. }

Gastric Bypass Surgery

CAROL LEntz, Age 44Steger, Illinois resident

I can now move around, and have energy to play with my grandchildren. Dr. Cahill is a great doctor; the Midwest Bariatric Institute has a great staff; Franciscan St. Margaret Health is a great hospital.

{ lost 137 lbs. }

Gastric Bypass Surgery

Tammy DAvis, Age 43Gary resident

I can get around easier now and do more physical work. I had been taking medication for diabetes, but the diabetes is gone and so is the medication.

Dr. Cahill explained Gastric Bypass thoroughly, with excellent post-surgery follow-up. The staff at the Midwest Bariatric Institute has been very helpful—always ready to answer questions and explain things to me. They are very reassuring.

{ lost 195 lbs. }

Gastric Bypass Surgery

Donald K. Duncan, Age 62Munster resident

I've been a registered nurse for 20 years in the Chicagoland area, and have worked with countless surgeons. Dr. Cahill is the only surgeon I trusted in doing my Gastric Bypass.

I'm an assistant scout master, and can now keep up with the 16-year-olds in my troop.

{ lost 117 lbs. }

Gastric Bypass Surgery

ohn, Age 44Frankfort, IL resident

Before my Gastric Bypass I was always short of breath. Now I can run three miles a day! Dr. Cahill is awesome – very attentive and kind. He is just the best surgeon ever! I would recommend him to anyone. I love the Bariatric Team at Franciscan St. Margaret Health; they attended to my every need. They really are the best!

{ lost 125 lbs. }

Gastric Bypass Surgery

FRANCES Luckett, Age 35Country Club Hills, Ill. resident

I have become a completely new person. My energy, my self-esteem, my communication with others have completely changed. I thank God for the knowledge of the bariatric team.

Dr. Cahill was very precise in what he wanted and how he wanted things done. If you follow his guidance closely, you will be successful. During surgery the staff was excellent. The care that I received during surgery prep was marvelous.

{ lost 120 lbs. }

Gastric Bypass Surgery

Kathryn Pope, Age 51Hobart resident

I feel free to live my life to the fullest, and now I have the energy to do it! Dr Cahill is amazing! He is truly a great and talented doctor. I am so happy I chose him to take care of me.

I believe in bariatric surgery. I wouldn't be living my best life without having had gastric bypass. I am so happy I made the decision to put me first and get healthy. The nurses in the clinic really get it! They understand what it takes to make you feel safe and cared for.

{ lost 100 lbs. }

Gastric Bypass Surgery

Julie Boyd, Age 35Highland resident

Bariatric surgery is not just about losing weight, it is also a psycho-social phenomenon. I stopped going out and refused to have pictures taken of me.

Since the surgery, I have confidence and feel like I have a new lease on life. I am no longer on any BP or restless leg medications. My back and legs no longer ache. I have energy that I did not have before.

{ lost 60 lbs. }

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Pat Therault, Age 48Munster resident

Two months before I came to see Dr. Cahill and his awesome staff I weighed in at 362 pounds. My back and knees hurt. I slept with a CPAP machine, and every diet I tried was just failing. Food was my drug, and it always pulled me back in.

Once I realized I had a problem, I hit the web and searched for the best doctor in the area, and all signs pointed to Dr. Cahill. Now after the gastric sleeve surgery and losing all this weight, my body doesn't hurt anymore and I sleep like a baby. The best part of it all is I know I will be healthier and around a lot longer for my wife and two kids.

{ lost 120 lbs. }

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Jeremie Zenere, Age 34Schererville resident

I have two birthdays - February 26 and August 3. Although both are significant, the latter date marks the beginning of my "new life." Having worked in health care for over 30 years, I was well aware of the need to make some significant changes in my life. I needed to take control.

The answer was the Midwest Bariatric Institute. You will not find a more dedicated, compassionate and professional staff in Northwest Indiana. When asked,"What did you do?," I would jokingly say, "Body by Cahill." Dr. Cahill and his excellent staff gave me the gift of hope and saved my life!

{ lost 86 lbs. }

Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

Vanessa Nathan, Age 58Gary resident

This team is made up of professional, kind and supportive individuals. My journey has not ended. It is an ongoing adventure that I must work on each and every day. But knowing that I am not alone in my quest has given me the will to continue.

I am truly grateful for having chosen the Midwest Bariatric Institute and Franciscan St. Margaret Health to make my dream come true. God Bless Them All!

{ lost 130 lbs. }

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Barb Janowski, Age 59La Porte resident

I was amazed at the friendliness of the staff at the Midwest Bariatric Institute. They truly treated me like family. The professionalism of Dr. Cahill and his staff is first class. They helped successfully prepare me for this truly life-changing experience.

People ask me, "Do you have any regrets now that you have had surgery?" I always answer, "I wish I would have done it 10 years ago!"

{ lost 88 lbs. }

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Frank Harris, Age 60Michigan City resident

I feel better, look better and have more self-confidence. I still have a habit when I go shopping to head to the Plus Size area, but then I get giddy knowing I can go into the juniors section and buy jeans.

This process isn't for everyone, but, for me, it changed my life for the better. So I thank Dr. Cahill and his staff, but I also thank myself for doing this.

{ lost 104 lbs. }

Lap Band Surgery

Wanda Hurt, Age 37Hammond resident

The road which led me to the decision to undergo bariatric surgery was a long one. It had less to do with weight loss and more to do with pain management.

To date I feel wonderful and the pain that I had for most of my adult life is gone! I have been able to maintain my target goal weight by daily exereise, making smart food choices and just enjoying life by doing things I could not or would not do before!

{ lost 155 lbs. }

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Kevin Hester, Age 45County Club Hills (IL) resident