08/04/2026
*For U.S. audiences only
Aly Maggard from Richmond, Virginia, spent most of her life trying to lose weight and feeling like the world wasnโt built for her.
After da Vinci bariatric surgery in 2023, she was able to focus on building new habits. Aly is clear about the work involved: โThereโs a stigma of this being the easy way out that couldnโt be further from the truth. Itโs a lot of dedication and a whole life change.โ
Now sheโs building an active routine with Pilates, swimming, and rowing, and celebrating little wins. โIt's sitting in an airplane seat and the belt being loose on me. It was putting on a pair of pants that I would have never dreamed fit me. It's all of those little wins that carry me through the day.โ
The individual shown is a real patient who has been compensated for sharing their experience. Individual patient experiences may vary and may not be representative or reproducible. Patients should consult their physician to determine whether robotic-assisted surgery is appropriate for them based on their individual medical condition and an assessment of the potential benefits and risks.
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