Weight loss surgery remains one of the safest and most effective treatment options for people struggling with weight and diabetes. But you wouldn’t know it if you spend a lot of time on social media.
Bariatric surgery is a major life change. We’re here to walk you through seven steps that will help you be as prepared as possible for weight loss surgery.
Learn about seven life-changing benefits of bariatric surgery that go beyond weight loss.
Bariatric surgery is one of the few areas of medicine where people actively come to get well. Unlike appointments for the flu, acute gallbladder pain or a life-threatening diagnosis, seeing a medical...
Taking steps to improve your health before bariatric surgery can impact your overall weight loss and long-term wellness.
Dr. Scott Schlidt, renowned cardiothoracic surgeon, led George Cacini’s complex open-heart surgery at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth, helping him regain his health and peace of mind.
For years, Michelle Wajda struggled with her weight. After careful consideration, she turned to the expert bariatric team at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange.
Retired Nurse, Darlene Day, receives knee replacement surgery using UChicago Medicine AdventHealth's robotic-assisted surgery system to help her travel again.
Antwuan embarked on a remarkable journey of transformation through bariatric surgery, guided by the care at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook.
If you’re actively trying to lose weight, but not seeing success, your body is likely working against you. Find out how you can jumpstart your weight loss goals and give your body the reset it needs.