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Patient experiences · Renew Bariatrics

Real people.
Personal journeys.

Explore life after weight loss surgery through stories published by Renew Bariatrics. Read the full accounts, see patient photographs and discover the habits behind each journey.

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In their own words

Get to know the people behind the progress.

Brief summaries below link to each original story on Renew Bariatrics.

Reginald L. — patient photograph published by Renew Bariatrics
Gastric sleeve journey

Reginald L.

175 lb reported weight loss

398 lb → 223 lb · at publication

Describes years of dieting and the support he received throughout his surgery journey.

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Jeremy S. — patient photograph published by Renew Bariatrics
Gastric sleeve journey

Jeremy S.

150 lb reported weight loss

320 lb → 170 lb · at publication

Shares how changes to diet, running and strength training became part of his routine.

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Autumn — patient photograph published by Renew Bariatrics
Gastric sleeve journey

Autumn

173 lb reported weight loss

384 lb → 211 lb · at publication

Reflects on new opportunities after weight loss.

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James — patient photograph published by Renew Bariatrics
Gastric sleeve journey

James

135 lb reported weight loss

315 lb → 180 lb · at publication

Describes more energy, better sleep and his experience with the clinic team.

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Felicia W. — patient photograph published by Renew Bariatrics
Gastric sleeve journey

Felicia W.

107 lb reported weight loss

225 lb → 118 lb · at publication

Connects renewed confidence with opening her own boutique.

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Jessica M. — patient photograph published by Renew Bariatrics
Gastric sleeve journey

Jessica M.

65 lb reported weight loss

226 lb → 161 lb · at publication

Discusses food choices, yoga and learning to recognize fullness.

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