Weight-Loss (Bariatric) Surgery
Diet and exercise may be the healthiest, least invasive way to lose weight, but for some whose weight has put their life at risk, diet and exercise may not be the answer.
Weight-loss surgery, also called bariatric surgery is sometimes only effective means to achieve permanent weight loss and enhance health in morbidly obese individuals. Diseases associated with obesity such as adult onset diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnea are often eliminated in the process.
A Comprehensive Approach
To ensure comprehensive care and to support our commitment to wholeness, we've partnered with expert local surgeons specializing in education, support and post-surgical rehabilitative exercise programs. St. Charles Medical Center Bend has met the rigorous requirements to become a designated Center of Excellence.
Our bariatric surgery team is led by Stephen Archer, MD of Advanced Surgical Care. In addition to the advanced options choices for long-term weight loss, they offer both laparoscopic gastric bypass and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
To learn more about your options, call:
Debbie Kiely, Bariatric Nurse Coordinator (541) 706-4970