Success Stories


IMPRESSIVE POST SURGERY ACHIEVEMENT

 REMARKABLE!!

Greg has lost a staggering 120kg after having a Gastric Sleeve in 2020

and is now running Marathons all around the world.

8th July 2025 Update from Greg


I just wanted to update Dr Hatzifotis on another post-surgery achievement. He saw me during my first marathon a couple of years ago in 2023. I have now lost approximately 120kg since my surgery in 2020 and this year I completed a double marathon on the Gold Coast. I ran the half marathon (21km) on the Saturday and the full marathon (42km) the following day on the Sunday. The photo is of myself after completing the double. 


After running my first 10km Bridge to Brisbane in 2021, one year after surgery, I have run many marathons. It appears running is addictive. Better than iced coffees and food like in my old life.


I'm doing the Paris Marathon in April 2026 and the New York Marathon is a dream of mine.


I hope my story can help people make the decision to change their lives.


Again, I want to say thank you to Dr. Michael and the crew for essentially saving and changing my life. Not a day goes by I don't think how lucky I was to walk into that office and proceed with surgery. 

 

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.


Cheers,

Greg



Greg is running the Paris Marathon in 2026. Stay tuned for more photos.

  • Greg

    Before surgery at his heaviest 225kg

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  • Success

    Greg with Dr Hatzifotis in 2021 post Gastric Sleeve Surgery

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  • Remarkable

    Greg lost 100kg in 12 months

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  • Impressive

    Greg completing his first Bridge to Brisbane 10km run in 2021 with his wife Tamara - 1 year after surgery

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  • Fearless

    Greg running Gold Coast Marathon in 2023

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