Weight loss surgery
Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, is performed on patients with obesity. There are several types of bariatric procedures, but all focus on making modifications to the digestive system with the goal of significant weight loss.
Experienced bariatric specialists in Independence, Missouri
The caring, knowledgeable weight-loss surgery team at the Center for Weight Loss & Bariatrics at Centerpoint Medical Center wants to help you take charge of your health.
If you're affected by obesity, we can help with surgical procedures that will help you lose weight quickly and safely.
Health Risk Assessments
Answering a few questions can help you determine if you need to speak to your doctor.
Answering a few questions can help you determine if you need to speak to your doctor.
Do you need bariatric surgery?
If you've had difficulty with weight loss, you may wonder if bariatric surgery is right for you. There is no single solution to losing weight; instead, there is a combination of methods to help you reach and maintain a healthy weight. The right combination of tools and lifestyle changes are essential to a successful obesity treatment plan.
Obesity can seriously affect your quality of life, and it can increase your risk of other chronic, life-threatening diseases, including Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cerebrovascular accident (stroke).
At the Center for Weight Loss & Bariatrics at Centerpoint Medical Center, we're here with you every step of the way through your weight loss journey. All levels of obesity treatment include:
- Education, nutrition counseling and meal planning with our registered dietitians
- Development of a personalized exercise plan that is right for you by our exercise physiologist
- Peer support
Weight loss procedures and treatments
Our bariatric surgeons are dedicated to providing the latest treatment options available for your weight loss journey. These include:
- Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch
- Revision surgical procedures
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
- Vertical sleeve gastrectomy
- Non-surgical weight loss procedure
Find out if you're a candidate for bariatric surgery
We offer a free online bariatric surgery profiler to help determine if you are a candidate for weight loss surgery or a non-surgical procedure.
Your body mass index (BMI) and other factors will determine if you will qualify for specific surgeries or non-surgical procedures.
If your BMI is greater than 35:
If your BMI is 35 or greater and you have an obesity-related condition (such as diabetes or high blood pressure), or your BMI is 40 or greater, you may be a candidate for one of the following procedures:
- Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch
- Revision surgical procedures
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
- Vertical sleeve gastrectomy
If your BMI is between 30 and 39:
If your BMI is between 30 and 39, you may be a candidate for one of the following procedures:
- Gastric balloon
- Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band
Have more questions? You can email our bariatric coordinator, Dusti Roberts.
Changing Your Life With Weight Loss Surgery At Centerpoint Medical Center
Jeni Jefferson was able to achieve her goals with the help of weight loss assisted surgery. Are you ready to make that change?