08/13/2026
Read about David's transformation after weight loss surgery with Dr. Alapati at OwensboroHealth.org/patientSuccess.
From struggling to walk across the manufacturing plant where he worked to losing 180 pounds, David Woodard has transformed his life.
At more than 350 pounds, everyday tasks left David short of breath and dealing with constant knee and hip pain. When his doctor recommended weight loss surgery at Owensboro Health with Dr. Ravi Alapati, he found a healthier, happier future.
Today, David is enjoying the benefits of better health, greater mobility and a new outlook on life.