Your Weightloss Journey with Townsen Memorial Health System: How Bariatric Surgery Can Change Your Life

At Townsen Memorial Health System, we believe that Bariatric Surgery is a safe and effective way to integrate weight loss into your life while keeping your unique health journey in mind. However, these procedures are still underutilized within the greater healthcare industry.

Statistics from the National Library of Medicine found that nearly 30 million adults in the country are candidates for these treatments. Still, only one percent of them—an estimated 228,000 individuals—receive it. Even then, Bariatric Surgeries have been proven to be effective among candidates with body mass indexes (BMI) greater than 40 or individuals who have obesity-related conditions paired with a BMI greater than 35.

What is Bariatric Surgery?

Bariatric Surgery is an umbrella term used for surgical procedures with a target of weight loss. It is often used for patients who have tried other methods—such as diet and exercise—but have not seen results. These surgeries often encapsulate procedures that modify the digestive system in order to control calorie intake and absorption. Statistics show that patients who elect to have these procedures are 90% successful in eliminating 50% of their excess weight within the first two years.

Aside from obesity, patients who undergo Bariatric Surgery can treat comorbidities such as hyperlipidemia, hypertension, type II diabetes, heart disease, and even osteoarthritis. It can also be used to fight against obstructive sleep apnea, kidney disease, and cancer. Because of its benefits, we continuously offer patients the opportunity to explore these procedures here at Townsen Memorial Health System.

What Townsen Memorial Health System Has to Offer

At Townsen Memorial Health System, we offer a wide range of Bariatric Surgery procedures to give our patients the options to choose which is best for their long-term goals. These are the different kinds of surgeries we offer:

Houston Gastric Bypass
This is a procedure that decreases stomach size and changes the small intestine for substantial weight loss and health improvement.

Houston Adjustable Gastric Band
This procedure involves placing an adjustable band around the stomach to reduce appetite and support gradual weight loss.

Houston Sleeve Gastrectomy
This procedure surgically reduces the stomach's size to limit food intake, facilitating effective weight loss.

Houston Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS)
This is a two-part surgery that reduces stomach size and alters the intestine, boosting weight loss and nutrient processing.

Houston Single Anastomosis Duodenal-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy
This procedure combines stomach reduction with a bypass of part of the intestine, promoting enhanced weight loss and nutrition absorption.

Life-Changing Weight Loss

As mentioned earlier, Bariatric Surgery can be what you’re looking for if you just can’t seem to lose unnecessary weight. It will help you be healthier by promoting weight loss while simultaneously targeting other obesity-related conditions you might also be experiencing.

With Townsen Memorial Health System, you can work with kind and compassionate experts who want to help you. Our team provides excellent care while using advanced healthcare techniques to give you the best treatments—one that can change your life in terms of health. Get in touch today to work with our approachable team and begin your Bariatric Surgery journey.