My Goal

I’m Dr. Kelly Connors Johnson, a bariatric psychologist with nearly two decades of experience helping others transform their lives—because I’ve walked this path myself.

My journey began in 2005 with my own bariatric surgery. Before that, I had spent years fighting my weight, losing and regaining over and over again. By third grade, I was already overweight. At my highest, I weighed 345 pounds and wore a size 5X. I tried everything—strict diets, no carbs, two hours a day at the gym—but my weight always crept back. At one point, I lost 70 pounds five separate times, only to watch it return each time faster than before.

When I finally stopped dieting at 250 pounds, I gained 85 pounds in just six months. I wasn’t overeating—I was simply eating like a normal person. That’s when I realized: this wasn’t about willpower. It was about finding a sustainable, compassionate path forward. Bariatric surgery gave me that path. Today, I’m healthy, active, and maintaining my results—and I’m here to help you do the same.

Since 2006, I’ve completed thousands of bariatric evaluations and led countless support meetings. I understand the emotional and physical challenges you face, and I approach every evaluation with empathy, humor, and genuine care. My goal is to make you feel completely comfortable— knowing you are having a conversation with someone who gets it. I often tell patients, “I can’t even make my own child nervous, so why start with anyone else now?”

This journey is personal—for both of us. I’m honored to walk beside you as you take this life-changing step toward better health and lasting happiness.