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Mercy Bariatric Center - Washington
Treating obesity is more than getting rid of the extra pounds; it’s also about decreasing associated illness and improving quality of life. At Mercy we believe in personalized medicine, not "one-size-fits-all." That's why we offer weight management programs and weight loss surgery. If you're not sure which approach is best for you, our friendly team can help you sort through your options and make a plan to get healthier. If you qualify for weight loss surgery, Mercy Bariatric Center in Washington, MO can help you reach a healthier weight and reduce your risk of developing health complications like heart disease or diabetes.
In addition, surgical weight loss may also provide significant health benefits and allow you to:
- Feel better
- Have more energy
- Decrease your risk of heart disease, stroke, fatty liver disease, osteoarthritis and gastroesophageal reflux
- Reduce your cholesterol levels
- Improve or resolve type 2 diabetes
- Improve your breathing and mobility
What is Bariatric Surgery?
Bariatrics is simply the field of medicine focused on obesity, its causes, prevention and treatments. Bariatric surgery is divided into two different approaches to helping treat obesity: restrictive, where the stomach's size and capacity are reduced, and malabsorption, where the stomachs ability to absorb calories and nutrients is reduced.
At Mercy Bariatrics our team of leading experts is ready to help you meet your weight loss and health goals. We provide a variety of bariatric procedures including gastric sleeve, gastric banding and gastric bypass. In addition to your primary care physician, we call on our psychologists, dietitians, physical therapists, cardiologists, pulmonologists and surgeons to ensure your success. Bariatric surgery is just one part of your lifelong commitment to better health-but we're here to help.
Am I Eligible for Bariatric Surgery?
Bariatric surgery is a great way to help build a healthy lifestyle, but it's not for everyone. For weight loss surgery to be a viable option, patients must meet the following criteria:
You're 100 pounds or more over your ideal weight and have one of the following conditions:
- A body mass index, or BMI, between 35 and 40, and
- Diabetes
- Sleep Apnea
- High Blood Pressure
- Your weight is causing health problems
- Or have a BMI of 40 or more and none of the above health conditions.
Disclaimer: Surgery may be associated with its own set of problems, such as infection, poor wound healing, and rarely even death. Therefore, you and your surgeon should carefully discuss the risks of your current health condition compared to the risks and benefits of surgery.
Get started, learn about additional requirements, types of surgery at Mercy and connect with us.
If you're not eligible for bariatric surgery learn more about Mercy's non-surgical options.
