Find a Local Utah Based Bariatric Surgeon

With obesity rates as high as 30% in some areas of the country, obesity is a concerning US public health problem.  Defined as a BMI (Body Mass Index) above 30, obesity has been linked to numerous other problems: obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, some cancers, cardiovascular disease, hyperlipidemia, joint disease, diabetes, and others.  Even in states like Utah, obesity represents a serious issue, and numerous health practitioners, academics, and political figures have taken an interest.

Although weight loss is recommended for obese patients, in practice, this is not always easy for many individuals.  Diet and exercise programs sometimes produce insufficient and/or slow results.  However, more patients nowadays are opting to undergo weight loss surgery to increase their chances of reaching and maintaining a healthful weight.   There are two common types: the lap band and gastric bypass.  These procedures decrease the space of the area of the stomach that holds food – either with a band or staples, respectively.  In doing so, the patient needs less food and fewer calories to feel full, which brings about weight loss.  Additionally, biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch, although less common, may still be used for individuals who have a greater-than-50 BMI. 

This website provides some basic information about what these procedures involve, but when you are ready to learn more, you should contact a physician at such Utah hospitals as Jordan Valley Medical Center, Salt Lake Regional Medical Center, or the University of Utah Hospital among others.  For surgeons in specific cities, follow the links that have been provided below.

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