Bariatric surgery helped Maria Palomares tackle longstanding weight problems—but she found real change comes from within.
James Root overcame his longstanding aversion to weight-loss surgery and regains the active life he'd missed out on for nearly two decades.
Bariatric buddies lose more than 230 pounds between them.
Jalyn Phelps struggled with weight issues for years. Bariatric surgery helped her build an active, new lifestyle.
Sara Riemersma overdosed on pain medication. Spectrum Health saved her life. As a paramedic, she's now paying it forward, saving other lives.
The result of Phill Carr's bariatric surgery has been so dramatic, old friends greet him with one question: "Who are you again?"
Bariatric surgery gave a Michigan couple the edge they needed to shed pounds. But the real progress came when they confronted their lifelong emotional burdens.
When Michael Travis suffered a sudden heart problem, quick action—and the instant availability of an AED unit—made all the difference.
After bariatric surgery, Jaclyn Folkema is finally able to run, swim and play with her 9-year-old daughter.
Weight-loss surgery is a game changer for many, but diet and lifestyle are the major factors in long-term success.
Losing and regaining weight isn’t just demoralizing, it’s dangerous. There are better options for you.
Dale Coil's unwavering commitment to physical therapy and healthier living led him to shed more than 300 pounds—and gave him his first pain-free morning in years.
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