Care Guides

Return to Index Step 1: Understanding Morbid Obesity Step 2: The Health Risks of Obesity Step 3: Treatment Overview Step 4: How Weight Loss Surgery Might Help Step 5: Gastric Bypass Surgery Step 6: Vertical Banded Gastroplasty Step 7: Laparoscopic Adjustable Banding System Step 8: Post-Surgical Nutrition Step 9: Post-Surgical Exercise Step 10: Post-Surgical Lifestyle Changes Key Points Glossary

*Close Menu*

Surgical weight loss: Personal stories

Surgical weight loss is not for everyone. While some people are very happy with their decision to have the surgery, results are different for everyone. These are just a few examples of the many experiences that people can have.

Dana, 42: Lost 95 pounds following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery...

Glenn, 63: Fought his weight for 40 years before having laparoscopic weight loss surgery...

Tanya, 32: Has more energy following her surgical weight loss experience...

Review Date: 12/21/2006
Reviewed By: Alan Greene, M.D., F.A.A.P., Stanford University School of Medicine; Chief Medical Officer, A.D.A.M., Inc.

The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. © 1997- A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.