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. 
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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Richard Fowler Success Story--Bariatric Surgery

Richard Hits the Slopes After Life-Changing Weight Loss 

Richard Fowler skied for the first time in 28 years, which never would've been possible when he weighed 370 pounds and was battling health issues. Read on.

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Lisa Farmer Success Story-Bariatric Surgery - Virtua Testimonial

Lisa Discovers a New Passion After Bariatric Surgery 

After bariatric surgery, Lisa Farmer lost 130 pounds, eliminated her high blood pressure and crossed the finish line of her first 5K. She's hoping to inspire others to make healthy lifestyle changes.

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Barbara's greatest success from bariatric surgery? Getting rid of insulin injections and diabetes.

With Bariatric Surgery, Barbara Lost Weight, Daily Insulin & Diabetes

Barbara needed help in her weight-loss battle and wanted to get off daily insulin injections. She traveled from Baltimore for an expert solution at Virtua.

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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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Jennifer Kicks Butt at Karate After Weight Loss Surgery 

Jennifer Geiger's life and health changed dramatically after undergoing weight loss surgery at Virtua. Her story aired on 6ABC in its Fitness Fridays segment.

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Weight Loss - Weighing Your Options

Lisa Farmer discusses how Virtua's Gastric Sleeve Bariatric Surgery and comprehensive weight-loss programs helped her lose weight and live a healthy lifestyle.

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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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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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Amazing Weight Loss Journey

Cassandra lost 140 pounds and gained a zeal for Zumba 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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Bariatric Success Story - Virtua

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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The Mazza Family with Virtua Bariatric Surgeon Emeka Acholonu MD

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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