Mercy Bariatric Center - Patients First Drive

Bariatric Center Washington, MO

Treating obesity is more than getting rid of the extra pounds; it’s also about decreasing associated illness and improving quality of life. At Mercy we believe in personalized medicine, not "one-size-fits-all." That's why we offer weight management programs and weight loss surgery. If you're not sure which approach is best for you, our friendly team can help you sort through your options and make a plan to get healthier. If you qualify for weight loss surgery, Mercy Bariatric Center in Washington, MO can help you reach a healthier weight and reduce your risk of developing health complications like heart disease or diabetes.

In addition, surgical weight loss may also provide significant health benefits and allow you to:

What is Bariatric Surgery?

Bariatrics is simply the field of medicine focused on obesity, its causes, prevention and treatments. Bariatric surgery is divided into two different approaches to helping treat obesity: restrictive, where the stomach's size and capacity are reduced, and malabsorption, where the stomachs ability to absorb calories and nutrients is reduced.

At Mercy Bariatrics our team of leading experts is ready to help you meet your weight loss and health goals. We provide a variety of bariatric procedures including gastric sleeve, gastric banding and gastric bypass. In addition to your primary care physician, we call on our psychologists, dietitians, physical therapists, cardiologists, pulmonologists and surgeons to ensure your success. Bariatric surgery is just one part of your lifelong commitment to better health-but we're here to help.

Am I Eligible for Bariatric Surgery?

Patients with a body mass index of 30 or above may be candidates for weight loss surgery.

Disclaimer: Surgery may be associated with its own set of problems, such as infection, poor wound healing, and rarely even death. Therefore, you and your surgeon should carefully discuss the risks of your current health condition compared to the risks and benefits of surgery.