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Jennifer's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

I am grateful to the care I received at UCLA Medical Center.
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Kallista's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

I am forever grateful for my experience at UCLA. 
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Daniel's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

I am so thankful to Dr. Chen and the staff at COMET.
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Courtney's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

This was a life changing experience and I would not change it for the world.
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Kristen's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Lap Band Revision*

Gastric Sleeve Revision from Lap Band
I have more energy than I've had my entire life!
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Anthony's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

The only regret I have is that I did not have surgery sooner.
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Michael's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

I strongly recommend UCLA and Dr. Dutson and his team of outstanding professionals.
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Armen's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

This is an amazing team of highly qualified specialists.
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Samuel's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

I know the surgery was one of the best decisions of my life.
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Tara's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

The process itself was effortless and I recovered really quickly from the surgery.
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Charlotte's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

I’ve lost 100 lbs and gained many years of life.
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Jose's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

I wholeheartedly recommend UCLA COMET if you are ready to change your life!
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Elizabeth's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Having my surgery at UCLA was one of the BEST decisions I’ve ever made.
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Frank's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

It was the best decision I have ever made.
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Allison's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Dr. Chen is amazing.
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Lolita's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

This surgery opened doors that I never would have dreamed.
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Trinette's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

After surgery I feel this is the best decision of my life.
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Elsa's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

I feel good and I am very satisfied.
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Rubina's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

After surgery I feel like a million dollars.
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Rebecca's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

It was the right decision for me and I have recommended the bariatric surgery to others.
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Maria's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Dr. Chen helped me so much, I will be grateful for the rest of my life.
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Jean's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

I am forever grateful for the care and experience I received thru this program.
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Lori's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Having bariatric surgery has changed my life.
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Danielle's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Thank you Dr. Chen and staff for your amazing support and passion for your patients!
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Margarita's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

After surgery I felt so good, I wondered if I had actually had the surgery.
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Jackie's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

I highly recommend bariatric surgery and UCLA to anyone who is looking for an opportunity to change their life and get healthy.
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Michaele's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

I am forever grateful for having the surgery and regaining my life.
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Rogelio's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

I had the best experience ever with the staff at UCLA.
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Julie & Patrick's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and Gastric Sleeve*

Julie's Surgery: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass & Patrick's Sleeve Gastrectomy
UCLA was amazing every step of the way.
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Sheena's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

If I had to do it all over again, I would do it in a heartbeat.
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Sarah's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

I truly feel like I got another chance at life!
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Neil's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

This has been biggest change I have ever experienced, and it has impacted every aspect of my life.
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Derrick's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Derrick Update: Total weight loss so far of 120 pounds! I am ecstatic with my results!
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Therese's Story - Bariatric Surgery*

Bariatric Surgery
I'm honored and grateful for Dr. Chen and UCLA staff.
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James' Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Thank you Dr. Chen.
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Jeremy's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

I feel great, and my only regret is not having made this change sooner in my life.
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Robert's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

I highly recommend Gastric Surgery for those who want to change their lifestyle to reflect a healthy, vibrant, energetic way of life.
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Olga's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

After surgery, I felt that I had my life back.
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Mervilyn's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass*

I have not been happier with my life.
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Maria's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

I would recommend weight loss surgery to anyone who has struggled to lose weight through diet and exercise alone.
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Monica's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

I battled with being overweight since I was 10 years old. I was always teased, I became withdrawn, and so food and chocolate became a great comfort for me at a very young age. 
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Angelika's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

These are competent people who want the very best for their patients.
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Deb's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass*

This surgery has completely changed my life. 
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Lynne's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass*

I can say having this surgery was the best decision of my life. 
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Krystyn's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

The Gastric Sleeve was the tool I needed to turn my weight loss failures into a weight loss success story. 
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Laura's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

I will be eternally grateful. Dr. Yijun Chen at UCLA and everyone involved with the program helped me save my life. 
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Judy's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

I am so glad I fought for this and came to UCLA for my care, and I wish I had been able to do this earlier.
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Merwin's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

A few months ago, I went to Six Flags Magic Mountain and was overjoyed that I could get on the Superman ride without any trouble!
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Martha's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

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.
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Randall's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass*

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. 
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Michelle Boskin's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass*

Before my RNY on 10/22/12 I was killing myself with food. After surgery I am a whole new person.
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Gina's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass*

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.
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Denise's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass*

I am so happy that I’ve done this. I did this for myself but, in the end, it’s been the best thing for my family.
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Cari's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass*

My health has gotten so amazing with the weight loss.
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Janet's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass*

My bariatric surgery was the best thing I have ever done for myself.
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Jamie's Pictures - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Total Lost: 78 pounds.
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Heather's Pictures - Bariatric Surgery*

Bariatric Surgery
Total Lost: 106 pounds.
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Brianna's Patient Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

This is the best decision I've ever made and I am eternally grateful to the UCLA team.
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Female Patient Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

I wish that I would have done this years ago.
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Ashley's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

I’m happy I went through with it.
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Hector's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Surgery changed everything and it feels good.
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Martha's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

Since my surgery I have lost more than 68 pounds.
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C.M.'s Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

My life is so much better! More energy, more quality time spent with family and friends.
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Virgina's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass*

Since my surgery, I’ve gone on hikes, I’ve gone to the beach, I’ve gone kayaking, and all that makes me really happy.
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Chuck's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass*

Before the surgery, I probably wouldn’t have been able to do something like this because of my self-image. A lot of things have changed for the better.
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Michelle's Story - Weight Loss Surgery: Gastric Sleeve*

I am excited to be living again.
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What is the medical term for weight loss surgery?

Overview. Gastric bypass and other weight-loss surgeries — known collectively as bariatric surgery —involve making changes to your digestive system to help you lose weight. Bariatric surgery is done when diet and exercise haven't worked or when you have serious health problems because of your weight.

What mean bariatric?

Well, if you do a quick Google search, you will find that bariatric means “relating to or specializing in the treatment of obesity.” When you hear the term “bariatric” being used in a medical setting, it is referring to the treatment, prevention, and causes of obesity.

How do you spell bariatric surgery?

What is the definition of bariatric surgery?