Dr. Erik Dutson

I was killing myself with food. After surgery I am a whole new person.

Michelle's Story Total Lost: 210 pounds* I act, walk and talk differently. I am finally feeling the way I was meant to feel. I have participated in 5k, 10k, half marathons and did the whole 26.2 LA marathon. I am able to walk, dance, work and etc without needing [...]

By uclahealth • October 15, 2016

My life is so much better! More energy, more quality time spent with family and friends

C.M.'s Story Total Lost: 75 pounds* I am genetically predisposed to being overweight. My poor eating habits and lack of physical activity only made my situation worse. A knee injury and subsequent back and hip pain made weight loss surgery a real consideration for me. After much research, I [...]

By uclahealth • October 12, 2016

If I had to do it all over again, I would do it in a heartbeat

Sheena's Story Total Lost: 75 pounds* My weight [...]

By uclahealth • September 30, 2016

Sleeve Gastrectomy: The sleeve gastrectomy was the tool I needed to turn my weight loss failures into a weight loss success story

Being an overweight child, an overweight teen and then an overweight twenty-something is not a fun experience.

By uclahealth • April 27, 2016

I am forever grateful for my experience at UCLA

Kallista's Story I had been overweight since I was 18 years old. It started off as just a few pounds here and there, but by age 30, I was nearly 230 pounds. I had high blood pressure, fertility issues, and could not sleep well. It didn't help that I [...]

By uclahealth • April 27, 2016