Patient Perspectives: Sleeve Gastrectomy for a Heart Transplant

The Patient Perspectives series returns to Butts and Guts, this time highlighting gastric sleeve surgery. Paul, a Cleveland Clinic patient, joins this episode to share his story about traveling to Ohio for heart care and having a sleeve gastrectomy to qualify for a heart transplant. Two important caregivers in Paul’s journey also join this discussion: Karen Schulz, CNS, and Diane Harris, a patient navigator. Listen for a glimpse into the specialized care offered at the Bariatric and Metabolic Institute at Cleveland Clinic.