Weight-Loss Surgery Patient Stories

Beau's Story

Type 2 Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

After having to resign from firefighting due to his weight, Beau decided it was time to make a change and that bariatric surgery at Penn Medicine was the way to do it. 

Chiara's Story

Since Chiara's sleeve gastrectomy, she has gone from being obese to completing triathlons.

Chris's Story

With a sleeve gastrectomy, Chris has gotten a second wind. 

Dr. Sachais's Story

For Penn pathologist, Dr. Bruce Sachais, will power and knowledge weren't enough for him to lose weight the traditional way.

Erika's Story

Overweight

Erika was tired of always feeling physically and emotionally drained. After years of yo-yo dieting and weight fluctuations, Erika was feeling the physical and emotional effects of her weight. One day she decided it was time to make a change with bariatric surgery at Penn.

Fred's Story

After weight-loss surgery, Fred has lost 153 pounds and was able to get back to a fit and active lifestyle. 

Gerry's Story

Through weight-loss surgery, Gerry lost 120 pounds and was able to get off diabetes, cholesterol and acid reflux medications for good.

Jackie's Story

Jackie talks about how bariatric surgery helped her lose almost 150 pounds and cross things off of her bucket list.

Karletta's Story

With Penn Bariatrics, Karletta lost 130 pounds and no longer has diabetes, sleep apnea or osteoarthritis pain.

Kathryn's Story

Kathryn shares how much better she felt as a mom and how much easier pregnancy was after bariatric surgery.

Lou's Story

Medical weight management helped Lou live more actively and find more enjoyment in life.

Michelle's Story

With Penn and her running shoes, Michelle lost 100+ pounds and improved her lupus symptoms.

Ray's Story

Air force veteran, Raymond, shares how losing 90 pounds with gastric sleeve surgery helped turn his life around.

Shawn's Story

Shawn explains why he chose to have bariatric surgery at Penn and gives advice to others. 

Susan's Story

Susan combatted her osteoarthritis with a roux-en-Y gastric bypass.

Susanne's Story

Susanne, a young nurse, discusses her lifelong struggle with weight and the decision she made to have bariatric surgery.

Tonia's Story

With bariatric surgery, Tonia said good-bye to asthma and congestive heart failure.

Tre's Story

With bariatric surgery, Tre lost 200 pounds and feels like he is now a better father and husband.