Virtua Bariatric Surgery Patient Success Stories

Virtua celebrates and recognizes the hard work and healthy lifestyle change of patients who have successfully lost weight with bariatric surgery. 
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Best Friends Find Lifetime Support for Bariatric Surgery

A successful bariatric surgery takes teamwork and support from the health system, family, and friends. Best friends Janice and Kristi explain how Virtua offers the tools for lasting weight-loss success.

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Q&A: Should I have bariatric surgery during the pandemic?

Virtua Health bariatric surgeon, Samuel Wasser, MD, spoke to the Philadelphia Inquirer recently about having health-enhancing bariatric surgery during the pandemic.

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Jim Lost 95 Pounds and Kick-started His Jiu Jitsu Training

Jim’s 3-year-old daughter was his major motivation for choosing bariatric surgery, and now he’s ready for the daddy daughter dance.

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Eileen Dances Her Way to Good Health After Losing 103 Pounds

Eileen chose bariatric surgery at Virtua to take control of her health and now feels 20 years younger.

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Melissa Lost 160 Pounds and Gained Her Health and Confidence - Virtua Health, NJ

Melissa Lost 160 Pounds and Gained Her Health and Confidence

Melissa weighed 358 lbs. and needed 5 medications at day. Now, she’s healthy and feels like the life of the party!

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Celebrating Life after Bariatric Surgery

We celebrate these inspiring individuals who made their health a priority and changed their lives with bariatric surgery.

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Love and Health Story in One

6ABC profiles Jenna's journey of meeting the love of her life and overcoming a lifetime-struggle with weight after bariatric surgery at Virtua.

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I Feel Alive

For the first time, Jenna feels like the person she always was on the inside.

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Amazing Weight Loss Journey

Cassandra lost 140 pounds and gained a zeal for Zumba after bariatric surgery at Virtua.

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A Whole New Man

Darnell lost 81 pounds and gained the energy of a 20 year old after bariatric surgery at Virtua.

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Love the Skin I'm In

April talks about dropping five dress sizes and discovering a passion for fashion after bariatric surgery at Virtua.

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Monica Grant - A Bariatric Success Story

Monica Grant lost 130 lbs after weight-loss surgery and inspires others to live a more healthy lifestyle. Monica is a proud ambassador of the nationally-accredited Virtua Bariatric Program.

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The Mazzas Lost 238 Pounds and Gained a Much Healthier Family

Nicole and Jonathan Mazza overcame embarrassment and fear when they decided to have gastric bypass surgery within 6 months of each other. Together, they've lost 238 pounds.

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Bariatric Surgery Opens Door to Family Adventures for Shukonda

Shukonda Seizes Life and Adventure after Bariatric Surgery

Excess weight kept Shukonda from enjoying an active life with her son, and it threatened her health. Bariatric surgery at Virtua was the solution that gave her back both.

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Weight-loss surgery opened the door to a healthier life for Jennifer.

After Bariatric Surgery, Jennifer Doesn't Diet. She Lives.

Jennifer battled obesity her entire life. But, wanting to be good example to her 3 young daughters, she her found motivation to lose weight with bariatric surgery.

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