Bariatric Surgery
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Can Ozempic Treat Other Common Diseases Too?
Growing research suggests that Ozempic and similar medications may help treat heart disease, sleep apnea, kidney disease, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), substance use disorder and other conditions, but there is still much to be learned.
What Can You Eat After Bariatric Surgery?
Aviv Ben-Meir, MD, a specialist in bariatric and metabolic surgery, shares more about healthy eating after weight loss surgery.
Bariatric Surgery: Myths and Answers
While many patients worry about the risks or downsides of bariatric surgery, the health benefits of losing weight through surgery are numerous.
Heart Attack Survivor Finds Weight Loss Success with Bariatric Surgery
After suffering a heart attack, Greg Pott was determined to make positive changes in his life. So he turned to the experts at the UH Bariatric Surgery Program to help him on his weight loss journey.
Briana and Brian's Story
After having weight loss surgery at University Hospitals over a year ago, newlyweds Briana and Brian Hallisy look and feel better than ever.
More People Are Now Eligible for Weight Loss Surgery
Updated for the first time in decades, new bariatric surgery guidelines reflect the proven safety and effectiveness of modern weight loss surgery.
Can Weight Loss Surgery Reverse Diabetes?
Significant weight loss is often an important health goal for people with Type 2 diabetes. For some, bariatric surgery can change the body’s metabolism and reverse diabetes.
Patient’s Weight Loss Allows Hip Replacement and a New Life
Over the years Jean tried every diet out there but nothing seemed to work for her. Eventually her hip pain got so bad, she had to take a leave of absence from work. After bariatric surgery, everything changed.