If you’re struggling with severe obesity and have been unable to lose weight through diet and exercise, you may be a suitable candidate for bariatric surgery, commonly known as weight loss surgery. Bariatric surgery is a major surgical procedure that involves making changes to the digestive system to help you lose weight and improve your overall health.

Bariatric surgery is typically recommended for people who have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or above, or a BMI of 35 or above with obesity-related health problems such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea. Other eligibility criteria may include a history of failed attempts at weight loss through other methods, and a willingness to commit to a healthy lifestyle after the surgery.

The goal of bariatric surgery is to help you lose weight by reducing the amount of food that your stomach can hold or limiting the absorption of nutrients. This can help improve or even resolve obesity-related health problems, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea.

Bariatric surgery is a major surgery that carries risks, such as infection, bleeding, and blood clots. However, with the right precautions and follow-up care, it can be a safe and effective way to achieve long-term weight loss and improve your overall health and well-being.

If you’re referred to a hospital for bariatric surgery, you will work closely with a team of healthcare professionals, including a bariatric surgeon, dietitian, and other specialists, to ensure that you are getting the best possible care and support throughout the process. It’s important to have a thorough understanding of the procedure and its potential risks and benefits and to have realistic expectations about the outcome. With the right care and support, bariatric surgery can be a life-changing experience for those struggling with severe obesity.

You’ll find:

  • Doctors who perform hundreds of bariatric surgeries a year.
  • A high rate of successful weight loss and better health. More than 80 percent of patients lose most of their excess weight and see a big improvement in obesity-related health conditions.
  • Innovative weight-loss treatment that may not require surgery.
  • Leading center for patients who need a second bariatric surgery because of complications or poor results.
  • A team of experts to support you at every step.

Comprehensive care

Your care team will include a range of specialists working together to support your success. Our programs also include:

  • Walk to Recovery: A scavenger hunt and certificate for walking distance will get you up and around soon after surgery. This helps speed your healing.
  • Medication review: While you’re in the hospital, we’ll make sure you know how and when to take your medication. We’ll review it again at your first post-surgery appointment.

We’ll assess your physical and mental condition, weight-loss goals, medications and other factors before we recommend a treatment plan.