Surgical Programs

Surgical weight loss is reserved for those individuals that are classified as morbidly obese.Typically these programs offer pre-operative and post-operative support through structured pathways, and can involved a multitude of clinicians in the care of the patient.Most insurers require a detailed pre-operative work-up,diet history, and medical supervision to deem that the procedure is medically necessary.

There are three primary operations individuals seek when researching surgical weight loss:

1) Gastric Bypass
2) Lap-Band
3) Gastric Sleeve

The decision on which procedure is right for the patient is determined by the bariatric surgeon and the patient.

Surgical Related Resources in the Oklahoma Metro

The following professional groups offer surgical options for weight loss and most importantly, educational seminars for patients to learn the procedures available to them.