Weight Management & Bariatric Surgery
The journey to a healthier weight can be challenging, and we're here to support you every step of the way. Our dedicated team specializes in weight management (a non-surgical field of medicine that addresses excess weight as a chronic disease) and bariatric surgery, offering comprehensive care personalized for your individual needs.
Non-Surgical Weight Management
Conditions
- Fatty liver disease
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Hyperlipidemia
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- PCOS
- Pre-diabetes
- Sleep apnea
- Stroke
- Type 2 diabetes
Our Services
- Education classes
- Nutrition planning
- Physical activity planning and consultations
- Metabolic rate testing
- Body composition measurement
- Support with and without surgery
Bariatric Surgery
Transform Your Life
Wellstar's bariatrics program combines premier medical care with extensive support and education. Our experienced bariatric surgeons provide state-of-the-art, minimally invasive approaches to weight loss surgery, including several surgical options. From the choice of procedure to a successful recovery and making lifestyle changes that will keep you healthy, we’re with you every step of the way.
Wellstar Bariatrics provides comprehensive care throughout the weight loss journey beginning with evaluation and nutrition counseling to surgery and follow-up. We equip you with the tools you need to ensure long term success. A team of weight-loss experts including, board-certified bariatric surgeons, nurses, nutritionists and other health care experts, partner with you to provide support tailored to your needs. To learn more about the Wellstar Bariatrics team, click here to visit bariatrics.wellstar.org.
Surgical Procedures
We help you prepare for your surgery to ensure the best possible outcome. Bariatric surgery involves a lifestyle change, and we are here to support you.
- Laparoscopic duodenal switch
- Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
- Roux-en-Y (RNY) gastric bypass
- Modified Duodenal Switch (SADI)
- Revisions
Am I a Candidate?
If you have long struggled with diet and exercise without sustained success, and you are ready to take control of your life, you may be a candidate for weight loss surgery if you meet one of the following criteria:
- Body Mass Index (BMI) over 40 [BMI=weight in pounds x 703 / (height in inches x height in inches)]
- Or, BMI of over 35 paired with high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea, or other co-morbidities related to weight