Weight loss surgery
Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, is performed on patients with obesity. There are several types of bariatric procedures, but all focus on making modifications to the digestive system with the goal of significant weight loss.
Bariatric surgeons in Aurora, Colorado
If traditional weight loss methods haven't worked for you, there are many other options.
If managing your weight is a challenge, you may also experience related health conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea and gastric reflux. Weight loss surgeons at The Medical Center of Aurora can help. We craft a personalized surgical plan so you can achieve better health and sustained weight loss.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free medical advice is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free medical advice is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Our surgical weight loss program
Led by a fellowship-trained, board-certified weight loss surgeon, our team helps find the best options for your personal health.
Are you a candidate for bariatric surgery
At our hospital, we are here to help you change your life and, in the process, treat diseases such as Type 2 diabetes with the assistance of bariatric, or, weight loss, surgery. But your success depends on your commitment to a life-long changes. Find out if you may be a candidate for bariatric surgery.
Types of bariatric surgery we perform
If you have a BMI score of 35 to 40 (50 to 80 or more pounds overweight), the chance of long-term success with diet and exercise alone can be as low as five percent. As such, there is no shame in seeking more serious medical intervention.
Our bariatric surgery team uses advanced techniques, such as minimally invasive surgery, to reduce the impact of surgery on the body and get you back to living your life. The bariatric surgeries we perform include:
- Laparoscopic loop duodenal switch
- Mini gastric bypass
- Revision surgery
- Roux-en-Y bypass
- Sleeve gastrectomy
Postsurgical weight loss resources
Nutrition is a key component of your weight loss surgery journey. It begins well before the day of surgery and continues to be an important consideration throughout recovery and beyond.
Online videos to support nutrition
To provide support as you make these nutritional changes, our team has put together online classes for each stage of the journey:
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