The COVID-19 pandemic caused many ups and downs in the health care community this past year. But even amongst the negatives of the pandemic, Inspira Health found success. In June, we celebrated one year of bariatric surgery at Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill.

For many people, controlling their weight is a daily challenge. When immediate and sustained weight loss is medically necessary, bariatric surgery or a medical weight management program can be a life saver. For most people, taking the first step toward successful weight loss is the toughest part.

Lexy Hovermann has undergone an amazing transformation – from "I was always tired" to “Zumba in the park.” And she accomplished this in less than a year. This dramatic change in well-being was powered by determination, a strong support system and the work of a skilled bariatric surgery team.