Bariatric Surgery
Our accredited weight-loss surgery program can help you achieve weight loss and better health for life when other weight loss options have not worked.
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Obesity is one of the most common chronic health conditions in the United States. It can limit your ability to be active and contribute to serious medical conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnea. If you're unable to lose weight on your own with diet and exercise, it’s not because you lack the willpower or you haven’t found the right eating plan. A number of factors can affect your risk of gaining weight, from lifestyle and stress to genetics and your environment.
That's why we offer a comprehensive approach to weight loss that includes specialized bariatric surgeons, dietitians, and fitness experts working together for your well-being. Our specially trained bariatric surgeons in the Weight-Loss Surgery Program can help you achieve weight loss and better health for life when other weight-loss options haven't worked. They perform surgery at the following Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) accredited bariatric centers:
- Memorial Regional Hospital
- Memorial Hospital Pembroke
- Memorial Hospital West
Don’t let your weight keep you from living life to the fullest.
Bariatric Surgery or Weight-Loss Medications?
In addition to bariatric surgery, Memorial Healthcare System’s Comprehensive Weight-Loss Management Program offers a non-surgical path to weight loss. Our obesity medicine physicians combine prescription medications with comprehensive support to help you reach your weight loss goals. Learn more about non-surgical weight loss.
How do weight-loss medications compare to bariatric surgery? Read what our experts have to say.
Comprehensive Care Before, During and After Weight Loss Surgery
Weight loss surgery is only one part of your journey to better health. With our team-based approach, you’ll receive support every step of the way to help you succeed. We have in-depth education before your surgery. We also offer services to help you after your surgery so you can create healthy habits.
Bariatric surgery requires a lifelong commitment to your health. Our team is here to help you achieve long-term success. Discover more about weight loss surgery support.
Change Your Life with Bariatric Surgery
How does bariatric surgery work?
There are three ways that bariatric surgery can help you lose weight:
- Limiting the amount of food you eat by making your stomach smaller
- Reducing how many calories your body absorbs after you eat
- Changing the way your hormones signal that you are hungry
Discover more about our weight loss surgery options.
Can bariatric surgery improve my overall health?
Losing weight can improve your overall health and quality of life. Being overweight or obese makes it harder to participate in daily activities. It can also make some health conditions, such as heart disease, worse and lead to other chronic health conditions.
Other issues that obese patients may suffer from include:
- Arthritis or joint disease
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- GERD (acid reflux)
- High blood pressure
- Kidney disease
- Obstructive sleep apnea
What is minimally invasive weight loss surgery?
Each year, our surgeons have performed thousands of minimally invasive bariatric surgery procedures featuring smaller incisions (minimally invasive). We use the latest technology and techniques for effective and safe results with advanced minimally invasive surgery.
When compared to traditional open surgery, the benefits of minimally invasive weight loss surgery include:- Less pain
- Quicker recovery
- Smaller scars
- Very low rate of complications
Who is eligible for bariatric surgery?
Anyone can get weight loss surgery, but it is not the right choice for everyone who needs to lose weight. In general, we use these guidelines to determine eligibility for bariatric surgery.
- Body mass index (BMI) of 35 or greater
- BMI of 30-35 with weight-associated comorbidities
- You have not lost weight on physician-guided diet and exercise plans
- You are 18 or older
- You are 13-17 (as part of our Adolescent Weight Loss Surgery program with parental consent)
Contact us today to take the first step on your weight loss journey.
Call Us: 954-276-1400 Request a consultationWhy Choose Memorial Healthcare System for Bariatric Surgery?
85 to 90 percent of our weight loss surgery patients maintain their weight loss
Our surgeons have extra training in minimally invasive and weight-loss surgery
One of the first accredited centers for weight-loss surgery in South Florida
Our MBSAQIP® certification ensures our center provides the highest quality care
Memorial Bariatric Weight-Loss Surgery Program
Peter's Weight-Loss Journey
After his surgical procedure, Peter lost nearly 150 pounds and has embraced his new lease on life.
Contact us today to take the first step on your weight loss journey.
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