The Surgical Clinic
WEIGHT LOSS SOLUTIONS
For those seeking weight loss solutions, also known as bariatric surgery, our team is here to provide you with the knowledge and support you need to make the best decisions for your health and well-being.
Understanding Your Procedure
What is Bariatric Surgery?
Also known as weight loss surgery, bariatrics focuses on treating the patient’s digestive organs to improve weight loss, type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Studies highlight its effectiveness in enhancing both life quality and longevity, and patients often experience positive psychological outcomes such as reduced depression symptoms, underscoring the surgery’s transformative potential for health and well-being.
BARIATRIC SURGERY, WEIGHT LOSS SOLUTIONS, AT THE SURGICAL CLINIC
Weight loss solutions is not just about losing weight, it’s about reclaiming your health, boosting your confidence, and unlocking a brighter future. Many of our patients experience dramatic improvements in obesity-related conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea, leading to enhanced overall well-being and quality of life.
While highly effective, weight loss surgery is a big step as patients must commit to longterm lifestyle changes. Our bariatric surgeons focus on helping each patient reach their specific goals, get through recovery and continue on a path toward a healthier lifestyle.
To increase the success rate for every one of our patients, our bariatrics patients will work with our surgical weight loss and weight management team of supporting providers which includes Board Certified Bariatric Surgeons, Exercise Physiologists, Insurance Specialists, Nurses, and Nutritionists.
Understanding Your Procedure
Types of Weight Loss Solutions
We provide four different surgical procedures, all of which can shorten the time required to digest food or reduce the size of the stomach itself. Your weight loss surgeon will partner with you to determine which approach will be the best fit:
- Gastric Bypass Surgery: Medically known as Roux-en-Y (RNY) surgery, gastric bypass is one of the most common weight loss surgeries and involves closing off a large portion of your stomach
- Gastric Balloon Surgery: This surgical treatment reduces hunger and improves weight loss, and also offers positive results for GERD, heart disease and obstructive sleep apnea
- Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy: This is a minimally invasive surgery for weight loss, and we are pleased to also offer robotic surgery options for this procedure
- SADI: Short for Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal bypass with Sleeve gastrectomy, SADI surgery is minimally invasive and considered one of the most effective bariatric procedures for significant and long-term weight loss.
We understand that your weight loss journey will be unique to you, and your care will be customized to fit your specific physical, medical, mental, and emotional needs.
Understanding Your Procedure
Is Weight Loss Surgery Right For Me?
The journey to weight loss solutions begins with understanding whether you’re a suitable candidate.
Weight isn’t the only eligibility consideration, as determination encompasses a range of criteria to ensure that the benefits of surgery outweigh the risks. These are a few of the factors taken into consideration:
- A Body Mass Index (BMI) at or above 40
- Being at a weight that is considered 100 pounds overweight
- A BMI over 35 with an obesity-related comorbid condition, such as type II diabetes, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, or heart disease
- A long-term struggle with weight, evidenced by previously recorded attempts at weight loss through diet and exercise
- Individual patient health history and health conditions
Understanding Your Procedure
Your Post-Surgery Journey
The post-operative phase is critical, with dietary adjustments, exercise, and lifestyle changes forming the cornerstone of successful weight management. Weight loss solutions is a journey and a commitment to a new way of life, requiring dedication, perseverance, and ongoing support.
Know About Yourself
BMI Calculator
Calculate your BMI (body mass index) using the form below. Enter your weight, height, age, and sex, then click Calculate to display your result.
BMI Chart – Adults (Age 20+)
| BMI | Weight Status |
| Below 18.5 | Underweight |
| 18.5 – 24.9 | Normal or Healthy Weight |
| 25.0 – 29.9 | Overweight |
| 30.0 and above | Have Obesity |
BMI Chart – Children and Teens* (Ages 2 to 19)
*Children and teens require age- and sex-specific percentiles to interpret BMI. Please use the CDC BMI-for-age calculator or consult your healthcare provider.
| Weight Status | Percentile Range |
| Underweight | <5th percentile |
| Normal or Healthy Weight | 5th to <85th percentile |
| Overweight | 85th to <95th percentile |
| Have Obesity | 95th percentile or greater |
The information in these tools should not be relied upon to make decisions about your health. Always consult your doctor with questions about your condition.
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What is Bariatrics/Weight loss solutions?
Bariatric surgery (also known as weight loss surgery) focuses on treating the patient’s digestive organs in order to improve weight loss, type 2 diabetes and heart disease. This surgical procedure is performed to help individuals who are severely overweight or obese achieve significant weight loss by reducing the size of the stomach and/or altering the digestive process.
Who is a candidate for bariatric, weight loss solutions, surgery?
Candidates for bariatric surgery typically have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher (or BMI of 35 or higher with obesity-related health conditions), have tried and failed to lose weight through diet and exercise, and are committed to making long-term lifestyle changes.
What are the different types of bariatric, weight loss solutions, surgery?
The most common types of bariatric surgery include gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric banding, and biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch. Each procedure works differently to achieve weight loss and has its own benefits and risks.
How much weight can I expect to lose after bariatric, weight loss solutions, surgery?
Weight loss results vary depending on the type of surgery, individual factors, and adherence to post-operative guidelines. On average, patients can expect to lose 50- 70% of their excess body weight within the first 2 years following surgery.
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