For Patients of the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) Bariatric Surgery Program, Weight Loss is Only Part of the Story Bariatric Surgery Program, Weight Loss is Only Part of the Story. With the expert care of surgeons such as Dr. Sarah Samreen and Dr. Lauren McTaggart, patients of the program are not only losing weight but also reclaiming their lives.

Did you know the UTMB Health Bariatrics team includes a dedicated dietitian and social worker to support patients on their journeys? They also host monthly support groups for pre-and-post-surgery individuals.

UTMB Health Bariatrics patient Felicity Cunningham joined Houston Moms to share her journey of losing half her body weight after having bariatrics surgery at UTMB Health.

A yo-yo dieter for many years, Felicity Cunningham shares her journey as a bariatric patient. “My main message to everyone is that surgery is a wonderful tool, but you still must make the choices and the commitment. And you’ll get all the help you need at UTMB.”

Patients seeking surgical treatment for obesity and its related conditions have a high-quality choice for receiving care in the greater Galveston area.

The good news is you don’t have to figure it all out at once. Small changes make a huge difference in the long run, and it starts with taking that first small step that you can master.

UTMB Health Bariatrics patient Lauren Burkhalter credits weight loss surgery with helping her live her best life.