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Patient Stories, Before and After Photos - UCLA

The UCLA Center for Obesity and Metabolic Health Program in Los Angeles, CA. provides advanced surgical and nonsurgical options for sustained weight loss and a better quality of life for you and your family. We take great pride in being able to share a few of our patients' stories with you.

Share your own story with us at connect.uclahealth.org >

*Weight loss results can vary depending on the individual. There is no guarantee of specific results. Read full disclaimer >

Jennifer's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
I am grateful to the care I received at UCLA Medical Center.
View Jennifer's Story >

Kallista's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
I am forever grateful for my experience at UCLA.
View Kallista's Story >

Daniel's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
I am so thankful to Dr. Chen and the staff at COMET.
View Daniel's Story >

Courtney's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
This was a life changing experience and I would not change it for the world.
View Courtney's Story >

Kristen's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Lap Band Revision*

Gastric Sleeve Revision from Lap Band
I have more energy than I've had my entire life!
View Kristen's Story >

Anthony's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
The only regret I have is that I did not have surgery sooner.
View Anthony's Story >

Michael's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
I strongly recommend UCLA and Dr. Dutson and his team of outstanding professionals.
View Michael's Story >

Armen's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
This is an amazing team of highly qualified specialists.
View Armen's Story >

Samuel's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
I know the surgery was one of the best decisions of my life.
View Samuel's Story >

Tara's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
The process itself was effortless and I recovered really quickly from the surgery.
View Tara's Story >

Charlotte's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
I've lost 100 lbs and gained many years of life.
View Charlotte's Story >

Jose's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
I wholeheartedly recommend UCLA COMET if you are ready to change your life!
View Jose's Story >

Elizabeth's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
Having my surgery at UCLA was one of the BEST decisions I've ever made.
View Elizabeth's Story >

Frank's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
It was the best decision I have ever made.
View Frank's Story >

Allison's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
Dr. Chen is amazing.
View Allison's Story >

Lolita's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
This surgery opened doors that I never would have dreamed.
View Lolita's Story >

Trinette's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
After surgery I feel this is the best decision of my life.
View Trinette's Story >

Elsa's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
I feel good and I am very satisfied.
View Elsa's Story >

Rubina's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
After surgery I feel like a million dollars.
View Rubina's Story >

Rebecca's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
It was the right decision for me and I have recommended the bariatric surgery to others.
View Rebecca's Story >

Maria's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
Dr. Chen helped me so much, I will be grateful for the rest of my life.
View Maria's Story >

Jean's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
I am forever grateful for the care and experience I received thru this program.
View Jean's Story >

Lori's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
Having bariatric surgery has changed my life.
View Lori's Story >

Danielle's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
Thank you Dr. Chen and staff for your amazing support and passion for your patients!
View Danielle's Story >

Margarita's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
After surgery I felt so good, I wondered if I had actually had the surgery.
View Margarita's Story >

Jackie's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
I highly recommend bariatric surgery and UCLA to anyone who is looking for an opportunity to change their life and get healthy.
View Jackie's Story >

Michaele's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

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I am forever grateful for having the surgery and regaining my life.
View Michaele's Story >

Rogelio's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

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I had the best experience ever with the staff at UCLA.
View Rogelio's Story >

Julie & Patrick's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and Gastric Sleeve*

Julie's Surgery: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass & Patrick's Sleeve Gastrectomy
UCLA was amazing every step of the way.
View Julie and Patrick's Story >

Sheena's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
If I had to do it all over again, I would do it in a heartbeat.
View Sheena's Story >

Sarah's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

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I truly feel like I got another chance at life!
View Sarah's Story >

Neil's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
This has been biggest change I have ever experienced, and it has impacted every aspect of my life.
View Neil's Story >

Derrick's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Derrick Update: Gastric Sleeve
Total weight loss so far of 120 pounds! I am ecstatic with my results!
View Derrick's Updated Story >

Therese's Story - Bariatric Surgery*

Bariatric Surgery
I'm honored and grateful for Dr. Chen and UCLA staff.
View Therese's Story >

James' Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
Thank you Dr. Chen.
View James' Story >

Jeremy's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
I feel great, and my only regret is not having made this change sooner in my life.
View Jeremy's Story >

Robert's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
I highly recommend Gastric Surgery for those who want to change their lifestyle to reflect a healthy, vibrant, energetic way of life.
View Robert's Story >

Olga's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
After surgery, I felt that I had my life back.
View Olga's Story >

Mervilyn's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass*

Gastric Bypass
I have not been happier with my life.
View Mervilyn's Story >

Maria's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
I would recommend weight loss surgery to anyone who has struggled to lose weight through diet and exercise alone.
View Maria's Story >

Monica's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

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I battled with being overweight since I was 10 years old. I was always teased, I became withdrawn, and so food and chocolate became a great comfort for me at a very young age.
View Monica's Story >

Angelika's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

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These are competent people who want the very best for their patients.
View Angelika's Story >

Deb's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass*

Gastric Bypass
This surgery has completely changed my life.
View Deb's Story >

Lynne's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass*

Gastric Bypass
I can say having this surgery was the best decision of my life.
View Lynne's Story >

Krystyn's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
The Gastric Sleeve was the tool I needed to turn my weight loss failures into a weight loss success story.
View Krystyn's Story >

Laura's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
I will be eternally grateful. Dr. Yijun Chen at UCLA and everyone involved with the program helped me save my life.
View Laura's Story >

Judy's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
I am so glad I fought for this and came to UCLA for my care, and I wish I had been able to do this earlier.
View Judy's Story >

Merwin's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

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A few months ago, I went to Six Flags Magic Mountain and was overjoyed that I could get on the Superman ride without any trouble!
View Merwin's Story >

Martha's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
I sought bariatric surgery because of my diabetes and my high blood pressure issues. My primary care doctor suggested the surgery to me, but I was scared.
View Martha's Story >

Randall's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass*

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My battle with weight has been a long one. As a boy growing up it was hard going to school being teased by kids calling me fat.
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Michelle Boskin's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass*

Gastric Bypass
Before my RNY on 10/22/12 I was killing myself with food. After surgery I am a whole new person.
View Michelle's Story >

Gina's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass*

Gastric Bypass
Since the surgery and my weight loss, I've noticed little changes in the way people respond to me, like opening a door for me.
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Denise's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass*

Gastric Bypass
I am so happy that I've done this. I did this for myself but, in the end, it's been the best thing for my family.
View Denise's Story >

Cari's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass*

Gastric Bypass
My health has gotten so amazing with the weight loss.
View Cari's Story >

Janet's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass*

Gastric Bypass
My bariatric surgery was the best thing I have ever done for myself.
View Janet's Story >

Jamie's Pictures - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
Total Lost: 78 pounds.
View Jamie's Photos >

Brianna's Patient Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
This is the best decision I've ever made and I am eternally grateful to the UCLA team.
View Patient Story >

Female Patient Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
I wish that I would have done this years ago.
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Ashley's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
I'm happy I went through with it.
View Ashley's Story >

Hector's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
Surgery changed everything and it feels good.
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Martha's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
Since my surgery I have lost more than 68 pounds.
View Martha's Story >

C.M.'s Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
My life is so much better! More energy, more quality time spent with family and friends.
View C.M.'s Story >

Virgina's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass*

Gastric Bypass
Since my surgery, I've gone on hikes, I've gone to the beach, I've gone kayaking, and all that makes me really happy.
View Virgina's Story >

Chuck's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass*

Gastric Bypass
Before the surgery, I probably wouldn't have been able to do something like this because of my self-image. A lot of things have changed for the better.
View Chuck's Story >

Michelle's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Gastric Sleeve
I am excited to be living again.
View Michelle's Story >

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To schedule a consultation with UCLA Center for Obesity and Metabolic Health, call us at (310) 825-7163 or
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For a physician referral, please call (800) UCLA-MD1 (825-2631).

*Weight loss results can vary depending on the individual. There is no guarantee of specific results. Read full disclaimer >

Lap Band Pre Op Diet Weight Loss

Source: http://surgery.ucla.edu/bariatrics-patient-stories

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