Watch our on-demand webinar to see if weight loss surgery is right for you.
Call us at 844-909-7768 or complete the form to schedule your consultation.
Bariatric Wellness Center
More energy. Better health. Greater well-being. There’s so much to gain from losing the weight. We can help you achieve it.
The Bariatric Wellness Center at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center offers a comprehensive surgical weight loss program tailored specifically to you. Through our holistic approach to care, you’ll receive physical, nutritional, emotional and spiritual support before, during and after your weight loss surgery to help you realize the health gains you deserve.
Our compassionate team of caregivers works diligently to provide high-quality care that earns your respect and trust. Your journey to weight loss is important to us.
- Register for our on-demand webinar to learn what you can expect from weight loss surgery.
- After you watch the webinar, check your insurance plan to ensure your policy covers weight loss surgery at Providence hospitals. While many insurance plans cover weight loss surgery, it’s important to understand your benefits – and how to receive them.
- Call us at 844-909-7768 or complete the form to schedule your consultation today.
The Bariatric Wellness Center offers several surgical options, as well as ongoing education and support for every patient. Our services include:
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Gastric banding
- Vertical sleeve gastrectomy
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
- Extensive gastric bypass (biliopancreatic diversion)
- Body contouring
- Specialized psychological care
- Customized exercise programs
- Counseling with registered dietitians
- Patient and family resources
- Preparing for surgery guidelines
According to guidelines established by the National Institutes of Health, you may be a candidate for bariatric surgery if at least one of these applies to you:
- You weigh 100 or more pounds over ideal body weight
- Your body mass index (BMI) is greater than 40, or greater than 35 if you also have a serious weight-related health condition such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, sleep apnea or hypertension
- You have weight-related problems and restrictions in mobility related to work and performance of family responsibilities
- Calculate BMI
Whether you’ve had weight loss surgery or you’re preparing for surgery, you are invited to attend any of our three support groups:
- General Bariatric Support Group – twice monthly
- Mindful Eating, Mindful Living – monthly
- One Year Post-Operative and Beyond – monthly
Registration is not required, and attendance is free. You are always welcome to bring a friend or family member.
All groups meet at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Jaromir Strizka Conference Room 1. Please check with the information desk in case the meeting room has changed.
If you have questions about support groups, call our office at 818-848-8311.
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Weight Loss Surgery at Providence
When it comes to weight loss surgery, you have choices. Providence can help with a program tailored to your weight loss goals. Register for our on-demand webinar to learn more about your options.
Once you’ve watched the webinar, our staff will work with you to evaluate whether surgery is right for you.
Awards and Accreditation
- An accredited Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) comprehensive center
- Designated as a Blue Distinction Center+ in bariatric surgery, a Blue Cross/Blue Shield Association designation that recognizes care quality, effectiveness, safety and cost effectiveness
- Accreditation by the American College of Surgeons Bariatric Surgery Center Network
- Designation as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery