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An alternative for those suffering from obesity

When juggling work and family responsibilities, you may not have the time or energy to follow through with your health goals. Even though you try to eat right and exercise, sometimes your targets seem a little out of reach.

The good news: There’s hope for lasting weight loss after all. A surgical approach has been specially designed for people carrying a significant amount of weight so that they can get back to enjoying life.

If you’re considering surgery, join us for one of our monthly seminars to learn more about our procedures and their implications for your body and overall health.

Bariatric Surgery Services

Bariatric Classes & Events

Throughout the year, we offer classes and events to educate the communities we serve. Whether it's an opportunity to see...

Bariatric Surgery Online Seminar

Throughout the year, we offer classes and events to educate the communities we serve. Whether it's an opportunity to see...

BMI Calculator

Body Mass Index (BMI) may be a helpful indicator for body fat, based on a height/weight ratio.

Bariatric Healthy Living

North Shore Medical Center provides helpful bariatric health articles and tips to keep you in the know on trending topic...

Understand obesity

Carrying excess body fat can increase your risk of suffering from obesity-related conditions, including Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Your doctor can provide a thorough evaluation. 

Treatments

No matter what circumstances have led you to North Shore Medical Center, we provide an opportunity for you to chart a new path moving forward. Start by talking with your bariatric surgeon, who will thoroughly explain the available procedures and make recommendations based on your current health and medical history.


Weight loss surgery is generally designed for those with a body mass index (BMI) equal to or greater than 40, or equal to or greater than 35 with serious co-morbidities. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding is also FDA-approved for weight loss surgery in people with a BMI of 30 to 35 who have at least one obesity-related condition. Weight loss surgery is considered safe, but like many types of surgery, it does have risks. Consult with your physician about the risks and benefits of weight loss surgery.

Upcoming Classes & Events

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