Surgical Weight Loss Bariatric
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Sleeve Gastrectomy Helps Elyria Man Lose Over 100 Pounds
After an initial evaluation at University Hospitals Digestive Health Institute, 23-year-old Kobe Thomas was approved for a sleeve gastrectomy, a minimally invasive procedure in which about 70 percent of the patient’s stomach is removed.
Equestrian Riding High Again After Weight-Loss Surgery
Meghan Kelley underwent a sleeve gastrectomy procedure when her weight started interfering with her work as a riding instructor/trainer and nurse.
Gastric Bypass Helps Patient Lose Over 110 Pounds
Down 112 pounds since her gastric bypass at UH Digestive Health Institute, Shawnte Richardson of Maple Heights looks and feels better than ever.
Maryam’s Story
When diet and exercise alone were no longer enough to control her weight, Maryam enrolled in the UH Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence+ program.
After Weight Loss, Many Face a New Issue: Excess Skin
The popularity of GLP-1 drugs have revolutionized weight loss. They’ve also increased the demand for surgery to remove excess skin.
Maintaining Healthy Habits After Bariatric Surgery
Consistent diet and exercise habits are an important component of healthy living and weight management after bariatric 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.