Patient Stories
Every bariatric journey is deeply personal, shaped by individual challenges, milestones, and moments of growth. In this section, our patients generously share their own stories.
These blog-style stories highlight many aspects of the journey, from building confidence with movement and exercise, to navigating lifestyle changes, celebrating non-scale victories, and finding renewed health and purpose. Each story is shared in the patient’s own words.
We ask that you read these stories with respect and compassion. Our patients have chosen to share their experiences openly in the hope of educating, encouraging, and inspiring others. While every path is unique and outcomes vary, these stories reflect the resilience, commitment, and determination that are at the heart of bariatric care.
If you are a current or former patient and would like to share your own story, we would be honoured to hear from you. Please email admin@tailorclinics.co.nz for more information.
Hannah’s Story
When I run, I prove to myself I can do something hard. I send a message to my brain that I can do challenging things... The little steps over time build up into a louder sound track of “I am a person who can do hard things. I can trust myself. Whatever happens next, I’ll find a way”
Tina’s Exercise Journey
“I didn’t really get into exercise properly till a year post op. After my retreat I really started to discover what exercise I enjoyed and what brought me joy…”