Bariatric Treatment and Services
Weight Loss Surgeries: Gastric Banding and Gastric Bypass Procedures
Patients who are obese and have attempted traditional weight-loss techniques with limited success can get the help they in understanding and combating the disease of obesity through the Norton Bariatric and Weight Management Program.
Norton Healthcare specializes in two very effective bariatric weight loss surgical procedures:
To be eligible for a surgical weight loss procedure, you must:
- Be over 18 years old
- Suffer from major obesity-related medical problems
- Be at least 100 pounds overweight or have a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or higher
- Possess an understanding of the operation and the post-surgical lifestyle changes required
The gastric banding procedure, which helps produce gradual weight loss of approximately one or two pounds a week during the first year, is the least invasive and the only adjustable surgical weight-loss option available in the United States.
Gastric bypass surgery is one of the most efficient ways to combat the health risks of morbid obesity, and often helps patients lose as much as 70 percent of their excess weight. Qualification for this procedure depends upon the patient’s medical history and current medical condition.
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