Find A Local Bariatric Surgeon in Deleware

In the last decade, obesity has been the focus of much political debate and discussion as well as scholarly interest.  The nationwide obesity problem is reflected at the local level in similar increases in obesity rates in Delaware. Research indicates that obesity is connected to various short- and long-term health problems including GERD, obesity-related heart disease,and joint disease.

For many of the individuals who are suffering from obesity, diet and exercise have not been sufficient for helping them realize their weight loss goals.  For this reason, many obese individuals are opting to undergo bariatric surgery procedures to help them reach and maintain a healthy weight in the long term.Although your surgeon may choose a different type of surgery depending on your BMI, needs, and situation, the procedures that are most prevalent nowadays are lap band surgery and gastric bypass. By decreasing the patient’s stomach size (either through a band or staples),both types result in weight loss because a smaller amount of food (and, by extension, fewer calories) is needed for the individual to feel full. The other procedures are vertical banded gastroplastyand biliopancreaticdiversion with duodenal switch.

The first step toward a healthier life through bariatricsurgery is findinga qualified surgeon. Delaware has a number of potential options for care including Milford Memorial Hospital, Beebe Medical Center, Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, and Saint Francis Hospital to name a few.  You can also browse our list of Center of Excellence doctors who practice in cities near you.

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