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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.
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.
Weight Loss Drugs: Separating Fact From Fiction
Medications like Wegovy and Ozempic are rapidly gaining popularity as effective, reliable and generally safe weight loss tools. Learn more about how they work, and who might benefit from their use.
Top 10 Weight Loss Surgery Myths Debunked
Losing weight with diet and exercise alone can be difficult and often temporary. Our expert explains why surgery may be an effective weight loss tool for certain people.
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.
After 45 Years of Unexplained Symptoms, Ohio Man Finds Relief at UH
Experts at University Hospitals collaborate to successfully diagnose and treat 70-year-old Dan Yung’s persistent and mystifying digestive and respiratory symptoms.
Pills, Injections, Surgery or Diet – What’s the Best Weight Loss Plan for You?
Diet and exercise don’t work for everyone. But how do you know which route to follow on your weight loss journey? A detailed conversation with a bariatric expert will help you decide where to start.
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.