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At 56 years old, Elizabeth Mireles Riggs is the picture of health. It’s tough to believe that just two years ago, Riggs was 115 pounds heavier, walked with a cane and took multiple medications daily. Like many people who are overweight or obese, Riggs had struggled with her weight for decades. But she switched her health care to Scripps, and it was a decision that likely prolonged her life. Scripps’ bariatric surgery program combines outstanding clinical care and experience with support services that help patients with each step of their weight loss journey. Read more about how bariatric surgery changed Riggs’ life here.
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Elizabeth Mireles Riggs before her tranformation.
While the potential consequences of carrying excess weight are well-known, many people still struggle to shed the extra pounds. Scripps Clinic Center for Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery is one of the most comprehensive weight loss programs in the region. The center’s specially trained, multidisciplinary staff has empowered thousands of patients to lose weight, maintain their weight loss, and adopt healthy and sustainable lifelong habits. Learn more here.
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For some people who have not had success with traditional weight-loss methods, bariatric surgery could be a catalyst to improved health. At Scripps, experienced surgeons regularly perform several types of procedures that have the power to drastically change or even prolong a person’s life. Read more about surgical options here.
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