{"id":1827,"date":"2020-04-05T12:28:04","date_gmt":"2020-04-05T12:28:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.uchealth.org\/location\/uchealth-bariatric-center-of-the-rockies\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T17:40:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T17:40:26","slug":"uchealth-bariatric-center-of-the-rockies","status":"publish","type":"uch_location","link":"https:\/\/stage.uchealth.org\/locations\/uchealth-bariatric-center-of-the-rockies\/","title":{"rendered":"UCHealth Bariatric Center of the Rockies &#8211; Harmony Campus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<uchealth-block-location-header\n  id=\"locations-map-block_fe754b35af99e093ac80304efe3213b4\"\n  class=\"uchealth-block-location-header\"\n  role=\"banner\"\n  aria-labelledby=\"location-name\"\n      >\n\n      <div class=\"location-header-featured-image\">\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1287\" height=\"429\" 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We offer a comprehensive program, providing surgical weight loss options for patients with a goal of improving overall health and lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p>To date, our board-certified surgeons have performed over 6000+ bariatric surgeries. The expertise of our bariatric surgeons allows us to provide surgery and care to patients who are considered high risk. In fact, high-risk patients are often referred to us for treatment.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re considering weight loss surgery (please read our FAQs below), UCHealth Bariatric Center of the Rockies is for you!\u00a0 We understand that bariatric surgery requires a lifelong commitment and offers support services to help before, during and after your procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"our-weight-loss-team-and-program\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our weight loss team and program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"a-dedicated-care-team\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">A dedicated care team<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our incredible dedicated team includes board-certified bariatric surgeons, a nurse practitioner, patient nurse navigator, procedure coordinator and support staff to help to make your weight loss journey as seamless as possible. We are with you every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We believe strongly in the positive lifelong changes weight-loss surgery will bring to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"our-free-educational-seminar\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our free educational seminar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are considering bariatric surgery, start by attending our free educational seminar to learn more about our program as well as medical and surgical weight loss treatment options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the \u201cEvents and classes\u201d page, select \u201cWeight Loss Education and Support.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/stage.uchealth.org\/events\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#a6093d;border-color:#850831;border-radius:50px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 24px;font-size:18px;line-height:36px;border-color:#c15378;border-radius:50px;text-shadow:none\"> Go to page<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions-faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler\n  id=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a98804b76d9d9.21605675-6abb00116b96f\"\n  class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler gtm_accordion type-accordion style-legacy\"\n  data-block-type=\"accordion\"\n  data-no-margin-top=\"false\"\n  data-no-margin-bottom=\"false\"\n  style=\"--animation-duration: 0.25s\"\n  data-animation-duration=\"0.25\"\n    >\n\n  \n  <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_6a98804b76da98.35074850-6abb00116ad35\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a98804b76d9d9.21605675-6abb00116aaac\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    Why is bariatric surgery done?  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To reduce your risk of potentially life-threatening weight-related health problems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To lose excess weight.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_6a98804b76e4a9.84226772-6abb00116b1ff\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a98804b76d9d9.21605675-6abb00116aaac\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    Are there general requirements to qualify for bariatric surgery?  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Yes. Most insurance companies only cover surgery when a patient has a BMI (body mass index) of 40.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patients with BMI of 35-39.9 and suffer from comorbid conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes or other health problems may qualify (you can calculate your BMI via the tool under \u201cHow do I figure out my BMI?\u201d below).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patients need to have quit smoking at least 8 weeks prior to surgery, and also cannot be using drugs or alcohol.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All patients need to complete a psychological evaluation and nutrition class prior to surgery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patients must meet other specified requirements as outlined by their insurance plan for surgery to be covered.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_6a98804b76eed2.28424040-6abb00116b401\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a98804b76d9d9.21605675-6abb00116aaac\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    How do I figure out my BMI?  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/assessing\/bmi\/adult_bmi\/english_bmi_calculator\/bmi_calculator.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>use this calculator on the CDC website<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_6a98804b76f5a4.35675488-6abb00116b7bd\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a98804b76d9d9.21605675-6abb00116aaac\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    Which surgery is right for me?  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The type of bariatric surgery that works best for you will depend on several factors. You and your physician will discuss the best option for your situation.<\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/08\/10203651\/PVH-Weight-Pat-Guide-Weight-Loss-Surgery.pdf\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#a6093d;border-color:#850831;border-radius:50px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 24px;font-size:18px;line-height:36px;border-color:#c15378;border-radius:50px;text-shadow:none\"> Download our guide to bariatric surgery<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/stage.uchealth.org\/treatments-procedures\/types-of-weight-loss-surgeries\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#a6093d;border-color:#850831;border-radius:50px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 24px;font-size:18px;line-height:36px;border-color:#c15378;border-radius:50px;text-shadow:none\"> Types of weight loss surgeries<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"weight-loss-surgery-patient-guides\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weight loss surgery patient guides<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/09\/11202235\/PVH-Bariatrics-Patient-Guide-Sleeve-Gastrectomy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guide to Sleeve Gastrectomy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/09\/11202233\/PVH-Bariatrics-Patient-Guide-Roux-en-Y-Gastric-Bypass.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guide to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler>\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"insurance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Insurance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cost of bariatric surgery, and whether it is covered by insurance, varies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will verify benefits and the pre-surgery requirements that your insurance company requires after you attend the seminar and before your visit with the surgeon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"insurance-plans-accepted\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Insurance plans accepted<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We accept most insurance plans, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aetna\u00ae<br>\nAnthem<br>\nBlue Cross and Blue Shield<br>\nCigna<br>\nMedicaid*<br>\nMedicare*<br>\nMeritain<br>\nUnitedHealthcare\u00ae<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If bariatric surgery is not a benefit through your insurance, we do have a self-pay option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>*UCHealth Bariatric Center of the Rockies accepts and provides care for those with Medicare and Medicaid coverage \u2014 one of the few facilities in Colorado to do so.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"billing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Billing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Have questions about your bill?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/stage.uchealth.org\/billing-and-pricing\/\">Please visit the UCHealth bill pay site<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"support-groups\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support groups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"light-for-life-support-group\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Light for Life support group<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded in 1995, Light for Life is open to anyone who has had weight-loss surgery (including those at other hospitals), or is considering weight-loss surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UCHealth Bariatric Center of the Rockies offers support groups that we encourage our patients to attend throughout their weight loss journey. Having the support of your bariatric surgeon and others who have gone through the same process can help you achieve your long-term weight loss success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to our Events\/classes page to search for support groups.<\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/stage.uchealth.org\/events\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#a6093d;border-color:#850831;border-radius:50px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 24px;font-size:18px;line-height:36px;border-color:#c15378;border-radius:50px;text-shadow:none\"> Go to page<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"patient-testimonials\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Patient testimonials<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-tabs su-tabs-style-default su-tabs-mobile-stack\" data-active=\"1\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-tabs-nav\"><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Cathy Dougherty<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Keith Gaston<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Connie Giese<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">John Miller<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Michaela Miller<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Jonathan Rhoades<\/span><\/div><div class=\"su-tabs-panes\"><div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Cathy Dougherty\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h4 id=\"cathy-dougherty-lost-124-pounds\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cathy Dougherty lost 124 pounds.<\/h4>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI have more confidence and I\u2019m much happier,\u201d she said. \u201cI don\u2019t get grumpy like I used to because I\u2019m not as tired as I used to be. I\u2019m living the life.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1391 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.uchealth.org\/location\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/Bariatric-Cathy-Dougherty-174x300.jpg\" alt=\"UCHealth bariatric patient Cathy Dougherty\" width=\"174\" height=\"300\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Keith Gaston\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h4 id=\"keith-gaston-lost-180-pounds\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keith Gaston lost 180 pounds.<\/h4>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After seeing a friend\u2019s success with weight-loss surgery, Keith decided that he wasn\u2019t ready to give up\u2014he wanted to spend more time with his kids, and if he wanted to live, he had to make a change. In this case, that change changed everything.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1393 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.uchealth.org\/location\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/Bariatrics-Keith-Gaston-207x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"207\" height=\"300\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Connie Giese\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h4 id=\"connie-giese-lost-110-pounds\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connie Giese lost 110 pounds.<\/h4>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s like the entire hospital has gone on this journey with me,\u201d she said. \u201cThey\u2019ve been so supportive. At times even when I couldn\u2019t see the change in myself, they always could and would say things like, \u2018You look so great!\u2019 It was so nice to have the boost from others.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1392\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.uchealth.org\/location\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/Bariatrics-Connie-Giese-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"John Miller\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h4 id=\"john-miller-lost-202-pounds\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">John Miller lost 202 pounds.<\/h4>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At 6\u2032 4\u2033 and nearly 500 pounds, John had several of the issues caused by morbid obesity: knee and back pain, trouble sleeping, shortness of breath, trouble getting in and out of his truck. \u201cIt\u2019s such a dramatic difference. I wish I would have done it 10 years ago.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1394 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.uchealth.org\/location\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/Bariatrics-John-Miller-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Michaela Miller\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h4 id=\"michaela-miller-lost-over-160-pounds\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Michaela Miller lost over 160 pounds.<\/h4>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since her surgery Michaela doesn\u2019t even recognize the person she used to be. In 2017 she completed the Warrior Dash, something she would have never attempted pre-weight loss. Her surgery changed her appearance, her energy, her confidence, and her life. \u201cI feel like I am finally who I was meant to be all along,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1395\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.uchealth.org\/location\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/Bariatrics-Michaela-Miller-215x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"215\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/01195532\/Bariatrics-Michaela-Miller-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/01195532\/Bariatrics-Michaela-Miller-107x150.jpg 107w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/01195532\/Bariatrics-Michaela-Miller-200x279.jpg 200w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/01195532\/Bariatrics-Michaela-Miller.jpg 308w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Jonathan Rhoades\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 id=\"jonathan-rhoades-lost208-pounds\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jonathan Rhoades lost<br \/>\n208 pounds.<\/h4>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1396 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.uchealth.org\/location\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/Bariatrics-Jonathan-Rhoades-191x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"191\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/01201407\/Bariatrics-Jonathan-Rhoades-191x300.jpg 191w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/01201407\/Bariatrics-Jonathan-Rhoades-96x150.jpg 96w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/01201407\/Bariatrics-Jonathan-Rhoades-200x314.jpg 200w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/01201407\/Bariatrics-Jonathan-Rhoades.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px\" \/><br \/>\nBefore weight-loss surgery, Jonathan never would have pictured himself climbing over a barrier, pulling himself up on stage and dancing with one of his favorite Celtic punk bands, the Dropkick Murphys. \u201cI didn\u2019t even realize before I lost the weight just how much of a physical struggle it was or how much I was limiting myself,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"weight-loss-and-metabolism-information\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weight loss and metabolism information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UCHealth offers an extensive health library, as well as other information specific to obesity, bariatric surgery, and weight loss.<\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"\/diseases-conditions\/obesity\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#a6093d;border-color:#850831;border-radius:50px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 24px;font-size:18px;line-height:36px;border-color:#c15378;border-radius:50px;text-shadow:none\"> Obesity<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<a 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