On July 10, 2006, I underwent laparoscopic gastric bypass by Dr. Brian Quebbemann. Leading up to my surgery was such a hard period in my life. I had been some time and although nothing in the world meant more to me than my boys; I felt less than the ideal mother. I did not want to attend school functions, my son's baseball or soccer games, or even play in the park. I rarely took a family photo. I was not only a failure to myself, but felt embarrassed for my children as well. My continued diets w...

My name is Liz and I am a sixty-one year old woman who is excited about my life and all that is to come in the future. This has not always been the case, as the last sixteen months have brought about many changes. I believe we are all on a journey and our lives reflect the sum of all our many experiences. I first heard about Dr. Quebbemann and his practice two years ago from my grown daughter, who against my advice, had elected to undergo gastric bypass surgery in July of 2006. I was a mother...

"The N.E.W. program has helped me, make myself and health a top priority." - Holly M.

"I lost 85lbs all thanks to The N.E.W. Program!" - David M.

After speaking with the surgical weight loss experts at The N.E.W. Program at Community Hospital of Long Beach and completing his consultation with Dr. Quebbemann and his medical team, George scheduled his pre-operative testing.In November 2007, George underwent gastric bypass surgery at Community Hospital of Long Beach due to the large volume of weight he had to lose. With a new life, George is now 205+ pounds lighter and Editor in Chief of his magazine!