Surgical Options

Bariatric surgery promotes weight loss by restricting food intake. It may improve the health and quality of life for people who are severely obese and cannot lose weight by traditional means. 

Sleeve Gastrectomy (restrictive)

Laparoscopic Gastric

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

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What is Morbid Obesity?

Morbid Obesity is defined as:
Obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater. BMI is calculated from a person's weight and height and provides a reasonable indicator of body fattiness and weight categories that may lead to health problems. Obesity is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, certain types of cancer, and type 2 diabetes.

Becoming overweight and obese result from an energy imbalance. This involves eating too many calories and not getting enough physical activity. Body weight is the result of genes, metabolism, behavior, environment, culture, and socioeconomic status. Behavior and environment play a large role in people becoming overweight and obese. These are the greatest areas for prevention and treatment.
 
During the past 20 years there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in the United States. In 2009, only Colorado and the District of Columbia had a prevalence of obesity less than 20 percent, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

Bariatric surgery promotes weight loss by restricting food intake. It may improve the health and quality of life for people who are severely obese and cannot lose weight by traditional means. Bariatric surgery is a covered benefit by most insurance companies.

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We use the term "morbid obesity" because this degree of excess weight may considerably reduce life expectancy and is associated with an increased risk of developing conditions or diseases (co-morbid conditions) such as:

• Hypertension
• Degenerative Joint Disease
• GERD 
• Diabetes
• Urinary Stress Incontinence
• Sleep Apnea
• Depression
• Arthritis
• Hypercholesterolemia
• Back pain
• Glucose intolerance

With sufficient weight loss, your health can be improved, your risk of developing associated conditions or diseases can be reduced, and the quality of your life can be enhanced.