Bariatric Surgery Patient Stories

Diana Rodriguez Finds Balance, Support on Weight Management Journey

Diana Rodriguez Finds Balance, Support on Weight Management Journey

10/08/2026

The team at UI Health’s Comprehensive Weight Management Program provided personalized surgical and medical solutions to help her achieve her goals. Read More

Marguerita hoped her own weight-loss surgery would inspire her sister to address a life-long struggle with obesity – and maybe save her life.

Marguerita hoped her own weight-loss surgery would inspire her sister to address a life-long struggle with obesity – and maybe save her life.

10/02/2015

Patients who have Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band weight-loss surgery often go home the day of the procedure. Read More

Katie says her weight-loss surgery has changed more than just her size

Katie says her weight-loss surgery has changed more than just her size

07/01/2015

After a lifetime of being overweight, the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System’s skilled medical team and innovative and sleeve gastrectomy procedure gave a young mother improved health and improved her life. Read More