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Bariatric Surgery

The Bariatric Surgery Program at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics offers our patients the means to lose weight safely, and improve health and quality of life. Our expert bariatric surgeons are here to help you. The UW Health Bariatric Surgery Program believes that more important than the number of pounds lost is the overall improved health gained after bariatric surgery.

 

 
UW Health bariatric surgery: Getting started 

Getting Started

 

As part of your journey to bariatric surgery at UW Health, you will participate in our program pathway and evaluation process. This will provide you a deeper understanding of the many changes needed after bariatric surgery.

 

Getting started with bariatric surgery

UW Health Bariatric Surgery educational seminars 

Seminars

 

UW Health's Bariatric Surgery Program offers an educational seminar to new patients. Attending a seminar is a requirement to enter the program. You can attend in person or access all of the seminar information and registration materials online.

 

Our educational seminars

 

UW Health bariatric surgeon Michael Garren 

Our Doctors

 

Meet Dr. Garren and listen to his approach to bariatric surgery. At UW Health, we use a multidisciplinary approach to care for patients seeking bariatric surgery. Working together for the good of the patient is one reason we are a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence.

 

Learn more about Dr. Garren

UW Health Bariatric Surgery: Share your story 

Share Your Story

 

Have you interacted with UW Health's Bariatric Surgery Program and want to share your experience with others? Use your own words and images to share your thoughts and feelings about the experience - how it has changed your life and how your story unfolded.

 

Share your story

UW Health Bariatric Surgery patient

Success Stories

 

Watch and learn from our patients and understand how bariatric surgery can help you improve your health and overall quality of life.

 

Bariatric Surgery A Rebirth for One Woman

 

A Life-Changing Experience

 
 
UW Health Bariatric Surgery: A Center of Excellence spacer UW Health Bariatric Surgery support groups



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