Find a Local Bariatric Surgeon in Arizona

A growing national health concern, obesity and its associated complications (e.g., sleep apnea, gastroesophagealreflux disease, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease) represent significant health care costs annually and jeopardize quality of life for millions of Americans including many in Arizona. If your doctor has expressed concerns about how your weight is beginning to impact your overall health, bariatric surgery may be an option for you.

There are a few different types of weight loss surgery available.  Among them, the two kinds that are performed most often are gastric bypass and the lap band. In both procedures, the surgeon reduces the size of the area of the stomach that holds food with either staples (gastric bypass) or a band to seal off or decrease the size of the upper area. In the former procedure, a bypass from the top area of the stomach to the intestines is added.  After the surgery, the patient will need less food to feel full, which translates into fewer calories consumed overall.  Recent advances have made these procedures safer and more effective in terms of producing long-term results.

For those who anticipate a need for surgery in the near future, a good first step would be to set up an appointment with a doctor at the University ofArizona Medical Center, Chandler Regional Medical Center, or St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center.   For your convenience, we have also provided the names and contact information of a number of Center of Excellence bariatric surgeons in cities near you.

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