Make no mistake — weight loss surgery is major surgery. Its growing use to treat morbid obesity is the result of two factors:

• Our current knowledge of the significant health risks of morbid obesity
• The relatively low risks and complications of the procedures vs. not having the surgery at all.

Surgery should be viewed first and foremost as a method for alleviating debilitating, chronic disease. In most cases, the minimum qualification for consideration as a candidate for the procedure is 100 pounds above ideal body weight or those with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or greater.

Occasionally a weight loss procedure will be considered for someone with a BMI of 35 or higher if the patient's physician determines that obesity-related health conditions have resulted in a medical need for weight reduction and, in the doctor's opinion, surgery appears to be the only way to accomplish the targeted weight loss.

BARIATRIC BYPASS SURGERY

Bariatric Solutions proudly features Bakersfield's first Bariatric Bypass Surgery program, which uses the gold-standard of modern obesity surgery — the Gastric Bypass Roux-En-Y surgical procedure. This is a comprehensive program that begins before the actual surgery and continues afterwards with support groups, nutrition and fitness counseling and education as well as complete follow-up care.

LAP BANDING

Bariatric Solutions now offers the LAP-BAND® system — the least invasive surgical treatment for obesity.

• Least invasive
• Lower complication rates
• Avoids stomach stapling and intestinal re-routing
• Outpatient procedure — you're back home the next day
• Only adjustable option for customized weight loss
• Gradual, healthy and sustained weight loss
• No vitamin or mineral deficiencies
• Completely reversible
• Special LAP-BAND® financing available*

VERTICAL SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY

Often known as stomach stapling, this operation helps you lose weight by decreasing stomach volume. 

MORE INFORMATION

Surgeries are performed by Bakersfield Surgical Associates. Like all surgical procedures, there are risks involved. Attend a seminar for complete information.

Call Bariatric Solutions to register for our upcoming FREE seminars on this exciting new option for weight loss. 661-869-6750.