Surgical Weight Loss Program
Achieving Weight Loss Through Surgery
For the patient who suffers with clinical obesity, their daily life is filled with the frustrations brought on by the physical and social handicaps caused by their weight.
Fast Facts
- More than one-third of the American population is defined as clinically obese, meaning they exceed their ideal weight by 20%
- Serious health problems or co-morbidities are a concern for people considered clinically obese
- For clinically obese patients, dieting is generally no longer an option
- Surgical treatment is now considered the most effective approach as defined by the "National Institues of Health (NIH) Consensus Conference on Obesity"
- Results achieved by individuals who pursue weight loss through surgery vary, but research has shown that over time, patients are able to maintain up to 75% of their weight loss
With the establishment of the Surgical Weight Loss Program at Northwest Medical Center, morbidly obese patients now have local access to the surgical alternative to achieve life-saving weight loss and long-term health.
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