Print The Mayo Clinic experience and patient stories Our patients tell us that the quality of their interactions, our attention to detail and the efficiency of their visits mean health care like they've never experienced. See the stories of satisfied Mayo Clinic patients. Less Is More: Losing Weight, Gaining PerspectiveA lifetime of food addiction resulted in Jessica Erickson's weight becoming unmanageable. When she looked for medical help, she found a Mayo Clinic team that offered her the care and support she needed to become a smaller, healthier version of herself. When Jessica Erickson walks up the stairs these days, the only thing she worries [...] Healthier and Happier After Bariatric SurgeryFor Candace Clark, bariatric surgery meant the difference between struggling with weight issues, including medical problems triggered by obesity, and enjoying renewed health and energy. "I felt like I was slowly dying," says Candace Clark, a 54-year-old Barron, Wisconsin, resident who had dealt with weight issues for years. "I was tired of feeling the way [...] New Weight-Loss Device Helps Mark Harlan Improve His HealthMark Harlan tried diets. He tried exercise. He modified his behavior and his lifestyle. Yet nothing worked to keep off extra weight that had plagued him for years. Nothing worked, that is, until Mark underwent a cutting-edge procedure designed to help those who don?t qualify for gastric bypass surgery to shed excess pounds. In 2015, [...] Locations, travel and lodgingMayo Clinic has major campuses in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Rochester, Minnesota. The Mayo Clinic Health System has dozens of locations in several states. For more information on visiting Mayo Clinic, choose your location below: Mayo Clinic's campus in Arizona Mayo Clinic's campus in Florida Mayo Clinic's campus in Minnesota Mayo Clinic Health System Costs and insuranceMayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people. In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals, or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need. Learn more about appointments at Mayo Clinic. Please contact your insurance company to verify medical coverage and to obtain any needed authorization prior to your visit. Often, your insurer's customer service number is printed on the back of your insurance card. More information about billing and insurance: Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota Mayo Clinic Health System By Mayo Clinic Staff Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic Doctors & departments June 10, 2015 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter RelatedBMI calculatorNormal weight obesity: A hidden health risk?Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switchBreakfastAdded sugarGastric bypass surgeryWaist size may be a predictor of life expectancyFoods for weight controlMediterranean diet recipesLaparoscopic adjustable gastric bandingGlycemic index dietAtkins DietGastric Bypass ComplicationsLow milk supplyBrown fatRoux-en-Y gastric bypassWeight-loss surgeryPhentermine for weight lossAlli weight-loss pillWeight-loss hypnosisWeight lossCalorie calculatorVegetable recipesSleeve gastrectomySleep and weight gain: What's the connection?Prickly pear cactus2015-2020 Dietary guidelinesGastric bypass surgeryCoconut oil for weight lossFast weight loss: What's wrong with it?Weight loss before pregnancyHealthy heart for life: Avoiding heart disease ObesitySymptoms & causesDiagnosis & treatmentDoctors & departmentsCare at Mayo Clinic CON-20375722 Patient Care & Health Information Diseases & Conditions Obesity