Get Movitated with Penn Weight Loss

Research has shown that support on social networks such as Facebook and Twitter, helps people lose weight, gain confidence, and meet others just like them who are trying to lose weight.

Today more and more people are sharing everything on line – from births and new jobs, to what they had for breakfast and what they did for exercise.

Now you can share your weight-loss successes… and challenges with Penn Medicine!


Follow Penn Medicine Weight Loss on Facebook for daily inspiration, conversation and healthy tips for weight loss and exercise.

Join the conversation with Penn Weight Loss on Twitter for up-to-date conversation and tips in the Twittersphere.

And if you are a “pinner” follow Penn Medicine’s boards on Pinterest . You’ll find information, tips and recipes for healthy eating, as well as information about other Penn Medicine services.

Are you on Facebook and Twitter? Leave a comment below with your handle, so Penn Medicine can follow you back!

Imagine Losing 1/3 of You!

On average, someone who undergoes weight-loss gastric bypass surgery can expect to lose approximately 30 percent of his or her starting weight.

Learn if bariatric surgery is right for you by attending a free information session about the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program.

Learn more about weight-loss surgery at Penn at this free session, and meet physicians and team members from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program

Register for this free event here.