Bariatric Surgery Close to Home
Obesity increases risk factors for various health complications, such as diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea and more. When the risk becomes significant, your doctor may recommend bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery) can be a life-saving operations for people with severe weight issues. The surgeons at Methodist Charlton provide with individualized surgical options help you lose weight and gain health.
Methodist Charlton Medical Center is proudly accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®) as a Comprehensive Center. A bariatric surgical center achieves accreditation following a rigorous review process during which it proves that it can maintain certain physical resources, human resources, and standards of practice. All accredited centers report their outcomes to the MBSAQIP database
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Procedures we offer
Most forms of weight loss surgery involve shrinking or bypassing the stomach so that the patient will feel fuller quicker. This makes it easier for people to eat more reasonably sized meals and avoid overeating. Most weight loss surgeries are permanent, but there are some reversible and minimally invasive options.
We offer the following procedures:
- Laparoscopic inverted gastric sleeve surgery
- Gastric bypass
- Gastric balloon
- Adjustable gastric banding
- Revision weight-loss surgery
The surgeons at Methodist Charlton will guide and inform you on the specifics of each procedure. Bariatric surgery is big decision, and you should know what the procedure will involve, and what will be required of you during recovery and beyond.
Life after surgical weight loss
Undergoing weight loss surgery is only half the battle. Lifestyle changes are a must to ensure that the surgery has the desired effects. Our team works with you to create a post-surgery care plan that includes a new diet and exercise routines.
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