Park Plaza Hospital and Medical Center

Bariatric Surgery Center

 

 

If you are struggling with obesity, you are not alone...millions of people in the United States suffer not only from the emotional turmoil and social stigma associated with obesity, but with the adverse health affects as well.

 

Generally defined as being 100 or more pounds over ideal body weight, severe obesity may increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, sleep apnea, gall bladder disease, osteoarthritis, depression, infertility, high blood pressure and certain forms of cancer.

 

Choosing a surgical option for the treatment of morbid obesity is a life-long commitment. Your dietary intake, exercise, and medications require permanent modification. Your surgeon will help you in selecting a surgery option that is best for you.

 

Our team of surgeons, doctors, anesthesiologists, operating room staff, and nurses know how to care for obese patients and are committed to taking care of you before, during and after your surgery.

 

Considering Weight Loss Surgery

 

The bariatric surgeons at Park Plaza Hospital offer many different weight loss surgery programs to help you achieve substantial and sustained weight loss. Our bariatric team will work to ensure that your expectations are met by providing the highest standards of surgical care for the treatment of obesity,

 

This service is not for everyone. Qualified individuals must have a BMI of 40+ or 35+ with serious medical problems due to their weight condition.

 

The long-term success of bariatric surgery or any treatment depends largely on the patient, who must follow a healthy, nutritious eating plan for life.

 

Surgical Options

 

Today there are several surgical options for weight loss. You and your surgeon must evaluate the procedures and decide which one is right for you. Results achieved by patients must be independently evaluated and managed. Actual weight loss will vary.

Informational Seminars

Our surgeons have programs that are designed to offer the tools and support needed for achievable, sustained weight-loss. To learn more about what the program entails and the risks and benefits associated with bariatric surgery, we invite you to attend a free monthly seminar. Click here to learn details about our free information seminars.