Weight Loss Surgery: What to Expect

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If diets and willpower aren't working, bariatric surgery can improve your chances of losing weight for good. It takes a lot of courage to pursue surgery and hard work to maintain results. St. Peter's Health Partners Bariatric and Metabolic Care offers services from a team that cares deeply about your success.

What Is Weight Loss (Bariatric) Surgery?

Weight loss surgery makes your stomach smaller, so you feel and stay full after eating small meals. And when you consume less food, it's easier to lose weight.

St. Peter’s Health Partners Bariatric and Metabolic Care: Why Choose Us?

To qualify for surgery, you must demonstrate a commitment to a healthy lifestyle and get insurance approval. We provide specialized services and assistance that enable you to progress through the approval process.

Our team sets you up for long-term success by teaching you how to navigate challenges and providing ongoing support. Learn more about our team approach to weight loss.

Weight Loss Surgery Qualifications

You may qualify for surgery if you:

• Are extremely obese, with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 40
• Are obese (BMI between 35 and 40) and have a weight-related health issue, like high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea or high cholesterol
• Have had bariatric surgery and are gaining weight
• Need to undergo medically supervised weight loss to qualify for bariatric surgery

Additional requirements may include:

• Being at least 18 years old
• Having no current drug or alcohol problems and at least one year of sobriety, if applicable
• Not actively using tobacco
• Committing to improving your health and lifestyle

Weight Loss Surgery: What to Expect

Adopting healthy living habits and getting insurance approval is typically a months-long process. Our team manages the process, so you can focus on getting healthy.

Here's what to expect:

• Learn about bariatric surgery: To get started, attend one of our free seminars. Meet our team members, learn about your options and find out how your lifestyle may change. Sign up for a free bariatric surgery information seminar.
• Monthly office visits Our experts identify your unique needs. We then work together to help you start shedding old habits and unwanted pounds.
• Additional assessments: You may need to see a cardiologist for a heart evaluation. We may also refer you to specialists who help you gain control of sleep issues or diabetes.
• Insurance approval: Our nurses and coordinator help to ensure you meet all of your insurance plan's requirements. If we need additional information, we reach out to you, so you are less likely to experience delays.
• Surgery: We deliver high-quality care, even if you have other complex medical issues or are severely obese. Meet Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Samuel Hykin
• Ongoing support: Our team is available to you years after surgery to help you maintain your health and weight. Support groups make it easier for you to push past challenges and reach new goals.