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The Midwest Bariatric Institute at Saint Margaret Mercy
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 The Midwest Bariatric Institute at Saint Margaret Mercy provides bariatric surgery to adults seeking to lose 100 pounds or more. See our success stories.
Services:
Gastric bypass
Gastric sleeve
Adjustable laparoscopic band (REALIZE and Lap-Band)
Dietary and behavioral counseling
Support Group
Location:
Saint Margaret Mercy - Dyer Campus
24 Joliet St.
Medical Pavilion North, 3rd floor
Dyer, IN 46311
Contact: (219) 852-2518
Online: Visit smmhc.com/bariatrics
The Midwest Bariatric Institute provides a warm and supportive environment for surgical candidates and post-operative care.
The program’s multidisciplinary approach includes:
Medical examination
Treatment of life-threatening medical conditions brought on by obesity, known as co-morbidities
Psychiatric evaluation
Risk/benefit education
Consultation with a registered dietitian
Surgical consultation
Benefits
The benefits of bariatric surgery outweigh the risks for most morbidly obese patients. It is the only option that provides significant, sustained weight loss after medical weight management, diet and exercise have been unsuccessful.
Treatment reduces the risk of co-morbidities, such as:
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- Cardiovascular disease
- High cholesterol
- Respiratory failure
- Sleep apnea
- Some cancers
- Patients will be more comfortable physically and emotionally. There also is opportunity for increased physical activity and a return to a normal lifestyle.
To learn more about the Bariatric Surgery program at Saint Margaret Mercy or to schedule a consultation, contact the program coordinator at 219-852-2518. |
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