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April 22, 2019
Jen’s Story: Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve
By Jen 
I will forever be grateful to Dr. Chen and his team. As I am approaching my 18 month post-surgery anniversary, I am so happy that I had this procedure and have made many lifestyle changes. I have battled with my weight for most of my adult life and have tried everything out there. I wish […]
Tags: bariatric surgery, Dr. Yijun Chen, patient stories, surgery, weight loss surgery
December 28, 2016
How obesity can affect a woman’s ability to conceive
By uclahealth 
You’ve likely heard about the health issues caused by obesity. It raises your risk for heart disease and diabetes, increases your blood pressure and makes it difficult to do everyday activities such as walking or climbing stairs. For women specifically, obesity also may be a contributing factor in infertility. If you are overweight and having […]
Tags: activities, bariatric surgery, blood pressure, BMI, body mass index, conceive, diabetes, Dr. Yijun Chen, excess weight, fertility, gestational diabetes, heart disease
October 26, 2016
Hi all my beautiful people my name is Sharron Anderson and I was debating back and forth with my weight and finally wanted to live the Life God had given me and my children I made the decision late in 2004 to change my Life after my Daddy had his heart attack unknowing to the […]
Tags: bariatric surgery, lose weight, patient stories, surgery, weight gain, weight loss
October 25, 2016
There is so much to say about how the surgery has made me the person I am today
By uclahealth
Gina’s Story Total Lost: 160 pounds* 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. People wouldn’t do something like that before. They would barely acknowledge me, but now they’ll open a door or are more willing to do something […]
Tags: bariatric, bariatric surgery, diets, eating plans, exercise, gastric-bypass surgery, loss weight, patient story, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, weight loss
October 24, 2016
I am content and it completely changed my life! Thank you Dr. Chen!
By uclahealth
Martha’s Story Total Lost: 65 pounds (first three and half months)* 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. I told myself I could try diet and exercise on my own. It worked […]
Tags: bariatric, bariatric surgery, blood pressure, diabetes, Dr. Yijun Chen, exercise, loss weight, patient story, UCLA COMET program, weight loss
October 23, 2016
My battle with weight has been a long one
By uclahealth
Randall’s Story Total Lost: 130 pounds* 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. My brothers as well would tease me so I just ate more and was depressed not knowing what would happen […]
Tags: bariatric, bariatric surgery, exercise, gastric bypass, high blood pressure, loss weight, patient story, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, type 2 diabetes, weight, weight loss
October 22, 2016
These are competent people who want the very best for their patients
By uclahealth
Angelika’s Story Total Lost: 95 pounds* I have been seriously considering bariatric surgery for over 10 years, however kept telling myself that I can do this, I can lose the weight on my own. This mindset allowed me to stay heavy for 10 years too long. I have tried many ways to shed the weight […]
Tags: bariatric, bariatric surgery, Dr. Yijun Chen, exercise, gastric sleeve, goiter, Hashimoto's Disease, lose weight, loss weight, patient story, Sleeve Gastrectomy, thyroid
October 21, 2016
I did this for myself but, in the end, it’s been the best thing for my family
By uclahealth
Denise’s Story Total Lost: 148 pounds* I didn’t think it would affect my family as much as it has, in the positive. To see my children as proud of me as they are has been well worth everything. Throughout her life, Denise had wrestled with her weight. “As a child, I was always the heavy […]
Tags: asthma, bariatric, bariatric surgery, blood sugar, diets, exercise, high blood pressure, loss weight, patient story, pre-diabetic, weight loss, weight-loss plans
October 20, 2016
32 years old 5ft weighing 230lbs
I recently just had the gastric sleeve done October 10th my start weight was 228 pounds I am now 209. I been home 1 day after surgery and I am still in a lot of pain. I am on percocets (not a fan of taken meds but is definitely needed) I have heard this drug […]
Tags: gastric sleeve, patient stories
October 20, 2016
I am still walking by the mirror so shocked
By uclahealth
Derrick’s Story Total Lost: 72 pounds (weight loss in 3 months)* Growing up we were told to finish our plates, and with an Italian mother who loves cooking, we ate a lot of carbohydrates and fatty meals. Before I knew it, I was 25 years old, had high cholesterol for years and was […]
Tags: bariatric, bariatric surgery, diet, exercise, extreme obesity, gastric sleeve, GERD, high cholesterol, loss weight, meal plan, obesity, patient story
