Success Stories

At Yale-New Haven Hospital, we are committed to helping patients achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Our multidisciplinary, personalized approach to weight loss has led many to a healthier life. Here are just a few of our patients' success stories.

Susan: Weight No More

For Susan, losing weight was never the problem. Keeping it off was. After opting for gastric bypass surgery, she lost 160 pounds. With the support of the team at Yale-New Haven Hospital, she stuck to a diet and exercise plan that has helped her maintain a healthy weight, and healthier lifestyle.

Janice: Positively Beautiful

Janice battled obesity most of her life. But she only considered gastric bypass surgery after realizing her weight was keeping her from enjoying life, especially time with family and friends. Losing over 200 pounds with help from the Bariatric team at Yale-New Haven Hospital helped restore her "people person" nature and positive outlook on life.

Ed: Navy Pride

When Ed's weight put his Navy career in jeopardy, he followed the command of Yale-New Haven Hospital's weight loss experts. After undergoing gastric bypass surgery, he shed 140 pounds and now averages an 8-minute miles—setting a whole new standard for "physical-readiness".

Michael: Playing to Win

After Michael's diagnosis, and subsequent eight-year battle with bladder cancer, he found himself—a once self-described "college jock" now weighing over 423 pounds—battling morbid obesity as well. His success with laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, performed by one of Yale-New Haven Hospital most-esteemed surgeons, has only added fuel to his fight against cancer.

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Susan: Weight No More

Janice: Positively Beautiful

Ed: Navy Pride

Michael: Playing to Win

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