Hector's Story - Gastric Sleeve

Gastric Sleeve Patient Story
UCLA Health article
December 11, 2019
By uclahealth
1 min read

Weight Loss Surgery: Sleeve Gastrectomy*

*Weight loss results can vary depending on the individual. There is no guarantee of specific results. Read full disclaimer >

"Surgery changed everything and it feels good." —Hector

I feel like I didn’t have motivation to go out prior to surgery. I had a difficult time tying my shoes. I would go to work but didn’t have energy. I was embarrassed to go out with my kids. My experience at UCLA was amazing. Dr. Chen was so knowledgeable and explained the next steps.

I came to the class, it was very supportive from the staff to the other patients. I felt like I could do this, it was my “go for it” moment. I started losing weight for the surgery. It was exciting. Dr. Chen made me comfortable and like he cared about me. Surgery changed everything and it feels good.

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* Weight loss results can vary depending on the individual. There is no guarantee of specific results.

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