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Surgical Weight Loss Patient Stories

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Patient Meghan Kelley riding a horse.

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.

Shawnte Richardson before and after

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 Rotherham

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.

Bernard Michalak running

Nurse’s Life Transformed with Weight Loss Surgery

Determined to improve his health, this 35-year-old nurse opted for bariatric surgery at UH Parma Medical Center and lost 165 pounds.

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.

Jean displays her pre-bariatric surgery clothing

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.

Ailene and Adam wedding photo

Commitment To Weight-Loss Journey Spells Success For Bariatric Surgery Patient

Ailene Zaebst walked down the aisle at her wedding more than 140 pounds lighter from bariatric surgery, completing a weight-loss journey that began 18 months earlier at UH Parma Medical Center.