Morbid Obesity

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Morbid Obesity is a serious disease affecting more than 9 million Americans. The National Institute of Health reports that morbid obesity is associated with an increased risk of developing life threatening diseases such as diabetes, cancer and hypertension. More people suffer with morbid obesity than all other diseases combined, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes and rheumatologic diseases. Morbid obesity is the No. 2 preventable cause of death in the U.S. At the Bariatric Wellness & Surgical Institute we provide a multidisciplinary approach to morbid obesity. From wellness services for medical weight management to our bariatric surgical services, our program offers options to weight management.

Our Comprehensive Wellness Program provides you with a physician supervised diet in conjunction with visits with our nutritionist, psychologist and physical therapist to develop an individualized program to meet your weight and wellness goals. Our surgical weight loss program offers a team of professionals. Our bariatric surgeons provide several options of surgical weight loss procedures including laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (Lap-Band®, Realize Band®), laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and revisions of prior surgeries. Our team also includes specialized nurses, nutritional and psychological counseling and support, physical therapy as well as extensive pre-operative education, insurance approvals and appeals coordination.

Our post operative plan of care focuses on teaching you healthy lifestyles changes while continuing to provide the psychological support necessary to achieve success.

Our Bariatric surgeons meet the highest standard of qualifications and credentialing as set forth by their professional associations. Andrew Larson, M.D., Medical Director and Bariatric Surgeon and Fred Simon, M.D., Bariatric Surgeon offer you a comprehensive approach to weight loss. Our specially trained surgical team, nursing staff, and hospital clinical personnel work together to provide the best patient care available anywhere.

More people suffer with morbid obesity than all other diseases combined, including cardiovascular disease, all cancers, diabetes and all infectious and rheumatologic diseases. Healthcare providers around the country are recognizing the demand for bariatric surgical programs, as morbid obesity is the No. 2 preventable cause of death in the United States.

The Bariatric Wellness and Surgical Institute at JFK Medical Center provides a multidisciplinary approach to morbid obesity. From Wellness Services for medical weight loss to surgical procedures, our program offers patients options to weight loss.