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Surgical weight loss procedures, also known as bariatrics, work to reduce the size of the stomach, allowing only small amounts of food to be consumed.

With Bariatric surgery, the stomach is the size of a small pouch.  It  only holds small amounts of food, fills quickly and empties slowly. Patients feel full with just a small amount of food. The reduced caloric intake results in weight loss.

There are several different types of bariatric surgery.  Our team works with qualified patients to determine which one is right for them. 

Palmetto’s Weight-Loss Surgery Program is designed to help the morbidly obese.  To qualify, patients must be 100 pounds or more overweight and/or have a body mass index (BMI) greater than 40.  Candidates must have tried and failed to lose weight through several different approaches. They must meet all medical criteria established for the program.

Surgery is only part of the process.  We take a holistic approach that provides patients with pre- and post-operative psychological counseling, personalized nutrition and fitness plans, as well as vitamin supplements.