They say a picture is worth a thousand words. It’s true. You can read all day about how bariatric surgery works, but nothing compares to seeing how real people have changed themselves for the better.
Those patients all started where you are today—and look at them now! With the help of surgery and lifestyle changes, and with the support of the Salem Health team, they’ve accomplished their weight-loss goals.
Below, they share in their own words how much bariatric surgery at Salem Health has meant to them.

We can't exercise at the beach, state parks or gym. Many of us are working from our kitchen tables and couches for the first time. Are stress and social distancing packing on the "quarantine 15"?
Don't let sneaky weight gain add more problems to this already worrisome time. Registered dietitians at the Salem Health Bariatric Surgery Center recommend visiting these sites to learn more about eating healthy at home during the pandemic:
If you are a Salem Health bariatric patient and need extra support during this time, please call us at 503-814-5286. Our providers and dietitians can schedule phone or video appointments with you.
For more information about Salem Health's bariatric surgery program, please visit our website.
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