Weight Loss Surgery
New | Southcoast now offers LAP-BAND® surgery
Join in our online discussion groups (weight loss surgery patients only; password required)
Meet one of our weight loss surgery patients
January 5, 2007 | 'I don't live to eat anymore'
Read a 6-part patient's story in The Standard-Times
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Millions of Americans fall into the category of clinically severe obesity — more than 100 pounds overweight with a body mass index greater than 40. (Body mass index is a calculation of weight in relation to height.)
Gastric bypass surgery has been endorsed by a consensus panel convened by the National Institutes of Health as the only effective means of inducing significant long-term weight loss for the vast majority of patients with morbid obesity.
Our community-based program is designed to incorporate a thorough approach to weight loss surgery utilizing a team comprised of dieticians, psychologists and surgeons to provide a safe and comprehensive surgical weight loss program.
Potential patients must attend a free informational session at Tobey Hospital that is held monthly to provide information about gastric bypass surgery and explain the risks and benefits.
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More Information ~ FREE Seminars
Free educational seminars are held every month on gastric bypass surgery for morbid obesity.
- First Wednesday of each month
7 p.m.
The Cape Codder
1225 Iyanough Road & Bearse's Way, Hyannis - Second Tuesday of each month
6:30 p.m.
Medical Library on the first floor
Tobey Hospital
43 High Street, Wareham - Third Tuesday of every month
7:30 p.m.
Southcoast Center for Women's Health
300 Faunce Corner Road, North Dartmouth - Fourth Tuesday of each month
6:30 p.m.
Medical Library on the first floor
Tobey Hospital
43 High Street, Wareham
Important Note to Patients
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Like any major surgery, major abdominal surgeries such as procedures to treat morbid obesity bring a significant risk of complications. It is important to remember that those afflicted with morbid obesity may have additional elevated serious risks, or co-morbidities, including diabetes, hypertension and severe pulmonary issues, which can cause further complications during this or any surgical procedure. This surgery is only performed after patients participate in a lengthy screening and orientation process that involves their families and all of their existing health care providers, including their primary care physician. Patients are also required to undergo medical counseling and engage in health and lifestyle practices that are designed to reduce co-morbidities to whatever extent possible.
You should always contact your Primary Care Physician to discuss any questions or concerns related to your medical history and options for choice, particularly if you are planning to undergo any surgery or partake in a new medical regimen.
