An American epidemic, obesity affects millions by causing or complicating obstructive sleep apnea, GERD, hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, and a host of other problems.   Among the Eugene, Oregon obesity help options are gastric bypass surgery and biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch. The latter of these two Eugene weight loss surgery techniques is most often used on individuals whose Body Mass Index goes above 50. In addition to that and bypass surgery in Eugene, Lap Band® surgery is a method of bariatric surgery frequently chosen by Eugene gastric surgeons. Using a gastric band, the doctor creates a top and a bottom pouch in the patient’s stomach.   With such a decrease in top-stomach size, the patient feels full more quickly. Another benefit of gastric banding is that the person’s digestive system remains intact. Although an evaluation from a bariatric surgeon in Eugene, OR will give a definitive answer, you can gauge your eligibility with an estimate from the calculator on the left side.

Health care resources in Eugene, Oregon and Lane county include McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center, Sacred Heart Medical Center University District, and Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend.  Eugene is also not far from Salem, Oregon with more available resources.

Are there other things to do in Eugene before getting a weight loss surgery performed? In Eugene are the Conger Street Clock Museum, the Museum of Natural and Cultural History, the Oregon Air and Space Museum, and the Maude Kerns Art Center. If you enjoy the arts, attend the Eugene Ballet.