Gastric Bypass Patient Loses More Than 100 Pounds

Sarah W. had Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass surgery at UMMC, which changed not only her weight, but also her outlook on life. Now she is down 150 pounds, and completed her first marathon. Way to go, Sarah!

 

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