Patient Photos There is nothing like seeing for yourself the results of your online friends. Help support and congratulate them as they make this amazing transformation. Click here to see some before and after photos.    Nancy K.    07/27/04 Linton, IN Personal Comments: I am a 43 year old wife and mother of 2 girls. They are 24 and 21. I have been married for 26 years! Wow hard to believe that, lol. My family is my major support right now, hubby and girls are sooooo supportive, probably couldnt do this without them. So I have them, along with a couple of close friends. Have one friend that is only 112 lbs soaking wet but she is the best for me!....if you read this Sharon...I love ya, and thanks!!! My goal?? Be healthy and get off these meds!!! 8/3/04 H...... Click here to read more Comments About William S. Peters M.D.: I met with Dr Peters for over an hour on our first consult. I found him to be very forth coming, which I personally really appreciate. I want to know what to expect, the good, the bad and the ugly! I especially like that he wants to meet the spouse or significant other, to make sure all are on board with this decision. Robbie who takes care of all the paperwork is a wonder. She is really on top of things and extrememly helpful. Since I have only met once and will be going again in a few days I dont have a lot of other information at this time.    Louise J.    06/05/04 Gouldsboro, PA Personal Comments: March 27, 2004 5'8,275 lbs,48 years old, tired of being fat, and inactive because of it. Well, I had my first appt with my PCP, and she is behind me all the way. Ive already had my first appt with the nutritionist, and I have appt's set up for a sleep study, to check fore sleep apnea. Also I was given my referral to my bariatric surgeon, Dr Richard Peter's! Woo hoo, I'm on my way!!!!! I have an appt with him at the end of april! I should be ready to have my surgery by the end of August, or the...... Click here to read more Comments About William S. Peters M.D.: Ive met Doctor Peter's 3 times now,once at his office, and twice at support group meetings, and I'm impressed with how down to earth he is. You never feel like he's talking down to you, he just speaks his mind, very to the point, without using medical jargon to impress. His wife Robbie is really nice, and skinny! :) Great combination, Doc and his wife are! I trust the Doc with my life totally, and can't wait to be on the other side! I know once I have the surgery, they will always be there for me, as Ive seen it thru other patients experiences. He dosent sugar coat anything, just states the facts, which I like.    Ann Marie H     12/03/03 PA Personal Comments: 1/2/04 Guess I should have learned how to do this posting thing a long time ago when I could have kept track of every event. I have it written in a folder but I won't go into detail. So here I am starting out the new year looking and feeling as I did last year. My hope was to have surgery before the end of 2003 but my insurance company has not provided me that opportunity. I want the DS because I feel that is the best surgery for me and my lifestyle. Plus I think it is a better surgery in ...... Click here to read more Comments About William S. Peters M.D.: My first impression of Dr. Peters was that of a serious man about what he does. I was frightened of his blunt demeanor. That has not changed. I still know if I don't do what I am told, that he will tell me to go find a different surgeon. (I needed to quit smoking). He cares about his patients. He is no non-sense in his approach to telling you how things are going to be and what you need to do to succeed. He is blunt and tells you all the good, the bad and the ugly. He returns phone calls and answers emails. His office staff is very friendly and helpful. He states he will continue to do your aftercare for as long as you live. At the least, he requires you to come back to him for a year. He has a support group for his patients only. His aftercare program is structured mainly by diet and bloodwork initially with follow up based on bloodwork results and how the patient feels. When it comes down to it, I want a good surgeon who is competent in what he/she does. Although I like ...... Click here to read more    Susan R.    10/23/03 Elmira, NY Personal Comments: Scroll Down for Photos November 5, 2003- Ok, Used to be thin, til I was about 21. Had 3 kids, gained with each pregnancy, never lost. Tried every diet known to mankind, only to rebound and end up heavier. Yo-Yo'd for the last 15 years. Totally slowed my metabolism to a complete halt after over a year of Atkins, came off, crashed, got depressed. Gained more. Saw doctors for help, I was told to exercise enough to increase my heart rate three times a day before meals and eat ...... Click here to read more Comments About William S. Peters M.D.: My first impression of Dr. Peters was a little scary. His office isn't exactly what you'd expect for a highly recommended surgeon whose waiting list is months long. He doesn't pull any punches. He's brutally honest, up front and even a bit over the top when it comes to his negative shpeil. You will leave his office knowing and understanding ALL of the associated risks. He provides you with pamphlets to read and a list of excellent websites, including this one. He doesn't want you to take any of this process lightly. He expects you to do what he says and doesn't want to waste time with patients who are in this for purely cosmetic motivations or those that wont follow protocall. After talking to him, I realized the Mahogony Desk and Corner Office aren't his priorities. His priority is the safety of his patients. He made it very clear that I had to quit smoking. Tough to do, but I did it, because he wasn't kidding. He said he'd send me home on the day of my surgery if he found out...... Click here to read more    LuAnn M.    06/13/03 Greentown, PA Personal Comments: I have been overweight all my life and I am so excited about starting my new life! I am approved for surgery on July 1, 2003! Anyone who wants to write me, please do! I would love to hear from you! 6/7/03 I am so excited about my surgery! I am meeting with the nutritionist on the 9th of June and getting my blood work done the 17th, 18th I am doing the pre-admission testing and on the 30th of June I go to my PCP for clearance! Please keep me in your prayers. 6/17/03 2 weeks left! I...... Click here to read more Comments About William S. Peters M.D.: I have found Dr. Peters to be personable and honest. I know that I am in excellent hands! Robbie is a wonderful person to talk with. She helped me in every way that she could. God bless them both! Click Here for more photos