Are You a Candidate for Weight Loss Surgery?
You've done your research. Now it's time to do your homework.
Carilion Clinic's accredited bariatric surgery program begins with a series of six educational videos. If you are ready to change your life, take these three steps:
1. WATCH
Watch each video (about 15 minutes total).
2. REQUEST
Use the form below to request a consultation.
3. CHECK
Be sure to check "Yes, I have watched the videos."
Overcoming obesity is possible. Take your first steps today.
For a detailed guide to Weight Loss Surgery, click here.
![]()

- Weight Loss: It's ComplicatedDURATION: 1:43

Hear from our patients about the decision to undergo bariatric surgery and how it has affected their lives.
- About ObesityDURATION: 3:31

Find out about obesity in our culture, and how genetics, lifestyle and diet make obesity all but inevitable for some people.
- Weight Loss OptionsDURATION: 3:13

Determine your body mass index (BMI) and learn whether a medical or surgical weight-loss approach is right for you.
- Medical Weight LossDURATION: 1:26

Learn about our team approach to the personalized medical weight loss program required by most insurance plans.
- Surgical Weight LossDURATION: 4:48

Learn about the long-term success of our two laparoscopic surgeries: vertical sleeve gastrectomy and roux-en-y gastric bypass.
- Preparing for Surgery and RecoveryDURATION: 1:18

Find out how to prepare for bariatric surgery, what to expect as you recover and how we can help guide you on your journey.