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Bariatric Services
Toll-Free 866-837-0531
Is one of your New Year Resolutions weight loss, improving your blood pressure, diabetes, or respiratory problems? Did you know that significant weight loss has more benefits than simply cosmetic, such as improving these above listed common problems? If so, here are some options the Bariatric Care Center has for you.
- Medical Bariatrician: Dr. Erin Snyder is located at 1101 West Jefferson Suite S.
- Bariatric Surgeon: Dr. Dana Lindsay is located at 1155 West Jefferson Suite 102
What is the meaning of Bariatric? – The term bariatric is derived from the Greek word “bari” meaning weight. Bariatric medicine is the art and science of medical and surgical weight management.
Weight loss advice is as individual as you are. Everyone metabolizes food differently, and requires an approach specific to their needs. With the complexities of today’s lifestyles, physicians specially trained in bariatric medicine and bariatric surgeries are the quickest and safest routes to reaching and maintaining your goal.
Drs. Lindsay and Snyder have recently partnered in selling protein supplements out of Dr. Lindsay’s office to help you meet your protein needs while going through the weight loss process.
What is a Medical Bariatrician and what can she do for me?
- Initial patient work up including medical history, physical examination, laboratory studies and additional testing if needed depending on your medical history.
- Appropriate counseling on diet and nutrition, exercise, behavior modification, and prescription medications if indicated.
- Adequate periodic follow-up and counseling to help you maintain the weight loss that has been achieved.
What type of weight loss surgery is being done here at JMH, what is entailed in the pre and post surgery process, and how do I know I qualify for this surgery.
The weight loss surgery that is done at JMH is the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. This surgery limits food consumption and absorption of calories in the body by creating a small pouch at the top of the stomach and rerouting food so it bypasses a portion of the small intestine.
The majority of diabetics are cured of their diabetes after weight loss surgery. Hypertension, sleep apnea, cardiac and respiratory problems are all markedly improved after weight loss surgery.
- To qualify for the surgery, you need to have a body mass index of 40 or more or between 35-39 with at least 2 health problems related to your obesity that you are being treated for. This corresponds to roughly 100 pounds over your ideal body weight.
- Attend an initial educational seminar.
- Appropriate counseling on pre and post-operative diet, exercise, behavior modification, psychological evaluations, medical and surgical evaluations.
- Attend support group meetings.
- Scheduled follow-up and counseling to help you maintain the weight loss that has been achieved.
Don’t let your weight control you. Let us help you control your weight and improve you health in the process.
How do I know which option is right for me?
Call Eileen Williams, RN at 346-3866 and she will do a brief intake and help you find out which avenue is best for you. Eileen will then make the referral for you to the appropriate area.
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