Mercy Bariatrics Clinic on Southfork in St. Louis, MO provides bariatric surgery options that can help you successfully reach a healthier weight and reduce your risk of developing health complications associated with obesity. Bariatric surgery is just one aspect of Mercy’s commitment to your health. In consultation with your primary care physician, we leverage the expertise of psychologists, dietitians, physical therapists, cardiologists, pulmonologists, surgeons and other experts to ensure your success.
If you struggle with obesity and haven’t been able to lose weight by diet and exercise, you may want to consider bariatric surgical weight loss. Bariatric surgery falls into two categories - restrictive, which reduces the stomach's size and capacity and malabsorption, which reduces the stomach’s ability to absorb calories. Surgical weight loss may also provide significant health benefits and allow you to:
Bariatric surgery is approved only for people over the age of 18 with either of the following: :
Disclaimer: Bariatric surgery comes with other risks to consider, such as infection, poor wound healing and even death. You and your doctor should discuss these risks when you talk about the potential benefits of surgery.
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If you're not eligible for bariatric surgery learn more about Mercy's non-surgical options.
Hear from patient Duane Rough on how bariatric surgery has changed his life.
At Mercy, we offer compassionate care for a variety of treatment services, including: