Bariatric (Weight-Loss) Surgery
Weight-Loss Surgery at Carilion Clinic in Virginia
Bariatrics is the study of obesity – its causes, prevention and treatment. Severely obese people who have significant weight-related health conditions may choose surgery to assist them in meeting their weight loss goals. For these patients, Carilion Clinic offers two popular types of bariatric surgery.
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band (also known as Lap-Band®) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYPGB) are the two most common weight loss surgeries performed in the United States today.
Our team of medical, psychological, nutritional and surgical specialists pledge to work together diligently to help you succeed in losing weight permanently, restoring your independence and decreasing health-related problems.
Because of our commitment to bariatric care, the Surgical Review Corporation has designated Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence.
Bariatric Care at Carilion
Carilion has developed a comprehensive program of education and care for severely obese patients, emphasizing an in-depth, pre-surgery screening process to help decide weight-loss surgery is right for you.
We provide education through professional, one-on-one interactions between bariatric surgery candidates and Carilion’s specialized bariatric health care team. These professionals include:
- Licensed clinical psychologists
- Registered dieticians
- Diabetes educators
- Skilled laparoscopic surgeons
- Support group coordinators
At Carilion, we understand that deciding to have weight-loss surgery is a significant step that requires a permanent lifestyle change. In order to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients, Carilion’s treatment program includes an extensive pre-surgery evaluation process and thorough follow-up care, including:
- Physical assessment
- Psychological assessment
- Consultation with an exercise physiologist, as necessary
- Insurance pre-certification
- Pre- and post-operative nutrition and lifestyle preparation
- Post-operative follow up
- Access to support groups
- Support from specialty physicians
- Access to orthopaedic surgeons
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