Find Local Wisconsin Bariatric Surgeons

Like the rest of the United States, the incidence of obesity in Wisconsin has risen dramatically in the past decade. While diet and exercise are the mainstay of weight reduction, weight loss surgery, or bariatric surgery, has become an important option in the medical treatment of obesity and its related conditions.

Currently, the lap band procedure is the most commonly performed type of bariatric surgery. This procedure involves the placement of an adjustable band around the top portion of the stomach. Visit our lap band page to learn more about this procedure. Another type of bariatric surgery is called gastric bypass surgery. In this procedure, a closed pouch is made at the top of the stomach and the small intestine is attached to it. To learn more about this procedure, visit our gastric bypass surgery page.

Both gastric bypass and the lap band procedure have risks and benefits associated with them and you should consult with a bariatric surgeon to find out which procedure would be most appropriate for you. There are several options in Wisconsin for individuals interested in weight loss surgery. The University of Wisconsin Hospital, Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital, and Medical College of Wisconsin are all great places to start. You can also use our site to find a bariatric surgeon near you.

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