The Weight Loss Surgery Program at Northwest Medical Center

You’ve tried to lose weight. You’ve struggled with one fad diet after another. You may have even taken pills to control your appetite or increase your metabolism. Despite everything you’ve tried, you still find excess weight draining you of energy, hurting your social life and negatively affecting your health and well-being.

It may be worse than you realize. If you are 100 pounds or more overweight, you are putting your life at risk. Studies show that extreme obesity can lead to hypertension, diabetes, degenerative arthritis, back pain, sleep apnea and heart failure. According to the American College of Surgeons, “Diseases associated with morbid obesity markedly reduce the odds of attaining an average life span and raise annual mortality tenfold or more.”

Also, CBS News' "60 Minutes" recently highlighted Bariatric Surgery and its amazing effect on a variety of health issues. Check out the following:

The Bypass Effect
http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/i_video/main500251.shtml?id=4029652n

Experts on the Gastric Band
http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/i_video/main500251.shtml?id=4029656n

Northwest Health System is committed to its mission of “providing extraordinary healthcare service and enrich the lives in the communities we serve.” Our Weight Loss Surgery Program is an extension of that commitment.

The Weight Loss Surgery Program at Northwest Medical Center is committed to leading patients through a journey that can change lives. Our staff will help patients identify problem areas and then work with them on solving and changing them. The program is led by Josh Roller, M.D.,  (www.rollerweightloss.com) a fellowship-trained Bariatric Surgeon, who honed his skills at Duke University, which operates one of the nation's premier Bariatric Surgery centers.

For an in depth look into advantages and disadvantages of weight loss surgery the Weight Loss Surgery Program offers free seminars. Click here for the seminar schedule.

[Northwest Medical Center campus (West Maple and Highway 71B), in the Jones Clinic across from the parking deck.]