Overview
Weight loss surgery is an effective tool for achieving a healthier weight as well as improving or reversing type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, fatty liver, joint pain and other conditions. It has also been shown to decrease the risk of developing many cancers such as endometrial, breast and colon cancer.
Our multi-disciplinary team of highly qualified board-certified bariatric surgeons, medical weight loss physician, nurse practitioner, registered dietitians and mental health professional work closely together to offer a personalized program that works for you. You and your surgical team will determine which type of surgery is best for you based on your weight loss goals and medical history.
Winchester Hospital’s Bariatric Surgery program offers several types of laparoscopic bariatric surgery, including gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, duodenal switch and revisional surgery for gastric bands and previous bariatric surgery.
Our team works to help you before and after surgery to support your continued success.
Are you eligible?
Weight loss surgery is a treatment option for people with morbid obesity who have been unable to lose weight and /or maintain weight loss. Our surgery program welcomes adolescents and adults who have:
- A BMI of 40 or higher
- BMI of 35 or greater and one or more conditions related to obesity, such as diabetes or sleep apnea
- Had prior weight loss surgery that may require revision
- Regained weight after weight-loss surgery
To learn more about our program or schedule a free information session please contact our office at 781-396-6221, ext.1.