Mark underwent gastric bypass by St. Louis, Missouri bariatric surgeon, Dr. Van Wagner. Mark use to be 438 pounds and had a BMI of 52. Since having the weight loss surgery, Mark now weighs 295 with a BMI of 35. He has also had his diabetes, sleep apnea, and high blood pressure disappear. Mark says the decision to have gastric bypass surgery has made it possible to enjoy life. For more information about weight loss surgery, please visit http://www.hoab.org.