Penn Life Gained 1.03

The Penn Life Gained app serves as a valuable tool for patients undergoing weight-loss surgery within the Penn Bariatric Surgery program. It provides a streamlined and secure platform for individuals to monitor their progress throughout their weight-loss journey. Patients can access their personalized care plans directly from their healthcare providers at their convenience, offering flexibility in managing their health.

Key features of the app include an interactive timeline that tracks important milestones, a calorie and food intake tracker for monitoring dietary habits, and a variety of educational resources readily available at the user's fingertips. Additionally, the app's ability to integrate with other applications through Apple's HealthKit enhances its functionality, allowing for a more connected experience.

Penn Medicine’s Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program stands out as the most comprehensive weight-loss surgery program in the Philadelphia region, recognized as an MBSAQIP Accredited Center-Comprehensive. The app has been thoughtfully developed by the clinical team at Penn Bariatrics to support patients effectively.

Furthermore, the integration with Apple's CareKit framework enables the app to prompt users for permissions to access health data stored in the Health app, presenting tailored care activities that promote patient engagement and proactive management of their health.