Consent-gated
Any published patient story must have written consent covering: the story text, any accompanying photos, the platforms where it may appear, and the right to withdraw consent at any time.
No fabricated content
We do not write imagined testimonials, purchase stock quotes, or generate synthetic patient identities or before/after images. If a story does not carry consent, it does not appear.
Honest "coming soon"
Patient stories are being collected under our consent process. Until published, no fabricated placeholders will appear in that space.
Results context
Every published story appears with a "results vary" notice. Individual outcomes are not representative of what any specific new patient may experience.
Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery
Last reviewed: June 1, 2026
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