Weight Management (Obesity Medicine)

Non-Surgical Weight Management

Wellstar physicians, psychologists, exercise physiologists and nutritionists work together to tailor a personalized plan combining therapies to help people successfully and safely meet weight loss goals. Obesity is a complex disease condition resulting from an interaction of genetic, biological, behavioral, social, economic and cultural factors. Unaddressed, obesity can lead to Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Obesity is a significant cause of preventable death.

Conditions & Services

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

Weight Management & Bariatric Surgery