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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 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.
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.
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.
Avid Runner Schedules Colonoscopy that Catches Cancer
Even though she was six years shy of the recommended age for her first colonoscopy, with no family history, Elizabeth Brandewie, MD, scheduled this important outpatient test.
Local Woman Learns Importance of Screening Colonoscopy After Colon Cancer Diagnosis
“Every year I received a card in the mail, saying I was due for an annual PAP smear and exam, and I had gone to those appointments religiously,” Ellen said.