A New Way To Look At Weight Loss   

1 in 3 adults in the United States are considered obese. You or someone you know has probably struggled for years with severe weight issues. Obesity is not just about physical appearance. It can also lead to possible life-threatening health issues. Weight affects many areas, influencing your mental and emotional state, limiting your opportunities and diminishing your quality of life.

 The Center for Weight Loss Surgery includes:

• Pre-surgery analysis & consultation
• Bariatric surgery
• Nutritional & psychological counseling
• Post-surgery support

What is Bariatric Surgery?

“Roux-En-Y” Gastric Bypass, commonly called bariatric surgery, is a laparoscopic procedure that reduces the size of the stomach to a small pouch that can only hold minimal amounts of food. The pouch fills rapidly and empties slowly, which causes the brain to respond with a feeling of fullness. This helps reduce caloric intake, allowing the person to lose weight.

Lap-Band

An alternative to gastric bypass, Lap-Band (Laparoscopic Gastric Banding) is a minimally – invasive procedure that involves placing an inflatable ring around a portion of the stomach. This creates a small pouch that helps limit the amount of food a person eats. The advantage of this procedure is that it is completely reversible.

A Team Approach

Bariatric surgery is a life-altering decision that requires careful consideration and monitoring. That’s why our Weight Loss Surgery Program employs a comprehensive approach. Every patient undergoes a thorough psychological evaluation before and after surgery. Patients are also given a personal fitness plan that includes nutritional counseling and vitamin supplementation. In addition to care from our expert surgeon, the team includes trained nurses and a program coordinator who are there to guide patients through each step of the process.