Weight Loss Options

The Southcoast Center for Weight Loss is the region's leader in weight loss surgery, offering an incredible program of pre-op education and ongoing post-op support.

We provide coordinated, safe and comprehensive services.

To date, more than 2,500 patients have benefitted from our program, which includes several options to help our patients lose weight and get healthy.

Our bariatric surgeons consult with each patient to discuss weight-loss options and decide which option is best for each individual's unique needs.

Surgical Weight Loss	Medical Weight Loss
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Adjustable Gastric Band Bariatric Surgery Revisions	OPTIFAST

Am I a Candidate?

Weight loss surgery is not right for everyone and requires a lifelong commitment to your health.

To be considered a candidate for surgery, you must have the following traits:

• Body mass index (BMI) of 40+ or 35+ with an obesity-related disease on treatment, such as heart disease or type 2 diabetes.
• At least 18 years old.
• Stable psychological condition.
• Non-smoker.
• Previously failed medically supervised attempts at weight loss.

Click here to calculate your BMI

Information Sessions

Free educational seminars are held every month on bariatric surgery for morbid obesity. Dates are subject to change. Please call our office to register and confirm dates.

• First Wednesday of each month
  7 p.m.
  The Cape Codder
  1225 Iyannough 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

• Second Wednesday of each month
  7 p.m.
  White's of Westport
  Colonial Room, 66 State Road, Westport

• Third Tuesday of each month
  7 p.m.
  Southcoast Center for Women's Health
  300 Faunce Corner Road, North Dartmouth

• Third Wednesday of each month
  6:30 p.m.
  John Carver Inn
  25 Summer Street, Plymouth

• Fourth Wednesday of each month
  7 p.m.
  Benjamin's Restaurant
  698 Bay Street, Taunton

Please call 508-273-4900 for further information and to register for a free seminar.

Insurance Information

Before proceeding with weight loss surgery, it is important to determine what your insurance will cover.

To ensure the most efficient process, call your insurance provider to ask the following questions:

• What are the criteria needed to proceed with weight loss surgery?
• Are there any exclusions?

Most insurance providers have specific requirements that must be met in order to obtain coverage for bariatric surgery. Our team has created a general guideline for some of the more common providers to help facilitate this process.

Click here to download our fact sheet "Important Information Regarding Insurance Approval Criteria for Bariatric Surgery" (PDF)