At the University of Miami Health System, we believe that each patient’s journey to better health is unique. That’s why we offer different surgical procedures and customize treatment plans to every patient. Most bariatric procedures work by reducing the size of the stomach and the way that calories are absorbed by the body during digestion. Bariatric surgery causes the patient to feel fuller and less hungry with a reduced amount of food. Some procedures eliminate gut hormones that cause cravings and trigger binge eating. UHealth combines patient care, research, and education to create a front-line approach to health care.