Bariatric Surgery

This type of surgery removes or isolates a section of your stomach. This helps reduce your appetite, as you’ll feel fuller sooner. In most cases, this can be a minimally invasive procedure. Bariatric surgery is most often an option for those who are morbidly obese and not just slightly overweight. Our multidisciplinary team will work with you to create a surgery and rehabilitation plan to achieve your weight goals. Our team includes surgeons, medical weight-loss experts, dietitians and nurses.

Types of Surgery

• Gastric bypass blocks off part of the stomach so food bypasses the part of the intestines that absorbs calories.
• Laparoscopic gastrectomy removes part of the stomach, which limits food intake.

Candidates

Bariatric surgery can be a good weight-loss option, but it’s not usually the first method of treatment recommended. It’s the first step in a larger weight-management treatment plan. If you’re considering bariatric surgery, keep the following in mind when determining if this is a treatment option you want to explore:

• You’ve made repeated attempts to lose weight without success.
• You’re committed to making long-term, ongoing life changes to support the surgery.
• You have a body mass index (BMI) over 40.
• You have a BMI of at least 35 combined with an obesity-related health issue.