Before having gastric bypass surgery, Jackie's weight was causing serious health issues like high cholesterol, gastroesophageal reflux disease and joint pain. Even more serious - she was pre-diabetic  and had obstructive sleep apnea, using a bi-pap machine nightly to help her breathe.

After her surgery, Jackie has lost 90 pounds and her high cholesterol, GERD, joint pain and pre-diabetic condition are distant memories. Her sleep apnea has resolved to a degree that she only uses her bi-pap machine occasionally.

"Before, my favorite things to do were watch TV and eat chocolate," Jackie says. "Now, I can run after my three toddler grandchildren and walk distances without getting out of breath."

Her diet has changed drastically as well. "I always eat protein first," she says. "Before I couldn't enjoy fresh fruit because my heartburn was so bad. Now it's my favorite thing to eat!"