Weight loss is not an easy venture – in fact, only 15% of dieters are able to keep off the weight they lose. For severely obese patients who have 100 pounds or more to lose, weight-loss (bariatric) surgery may be an option.
Virtua is committed to the physical and emotional health of its patients before, during and after surgery. Virtua's bariatric program maintains continued emphasis on the overall well-being and long-term weight loss success of its patients. The focus is to treat the whole patient and travel with them through their journey.
Weight-loss surgery is not just about becoming thinner. It is the springboard to living a healthier lifestyle. Weight-loss surgery can help eliminate health issues such as:
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Sleep apnea
- And more
Weight-loss surgery should not be taken lightly and can be a lifesaving event.
Weight-Loss Surgical Procedures Provided by Virtua
The surgical options available to Virtua bariatric patients include:
Visit an information session or participate in a support group and hear the testimonials of real people who have journeyed into a new beginning. Call 1-888-VIRTUA-3 (1-888-847-8823) to learn about monthly support group times in Mount Holly and Voorhees.
For more information, view some Frequently Asked Questions (pdf).
Weight-Loss Surgery at Virtua: Our Program
Virtua's Bariatric program offers a unique team approach to weight loss through an evidence-based, professional program for those who choose bariatric surgery to achieve their weight-loss goals. The program is designed to help bariatric patients achieve lasting results through surgical options, and it does it by incorporating pre- and post-operative education to support your weight-loss journey.
The Bariatric program team includes:
- Board-certified, Center of Excellence surgeons with advanced training and experience in all bariatric surgery options
- Behavior therapists experienced in dealing with the challenges bariatric surgery patients face
- Certified bariatric nurses with decades of experience
- Dietitians specifically trained to manage the nutritional needs of people undergoing bariatric surgery
- Exercise professionals and personal trainers qualified to meet the physical needs of bariatric surgery patients
Should the patient choose to enroll, supervised exercise training sessions are provided at Virtua's award-winning, state-of-the-art, William G. Rohrer Center for HealthFitness. Each weight-loss candidate has the opportunity to create an individualized fitness plan.
Free Weight-Loss Surgery Information Lecture
Virtua offers free informational sessions and support groups about bariatric surgery that are open to the public. Information sessions take place 6 to 7 pm, and support groups occur 7 to 8 pm. Locations interchange between Virtua Memorial Hospital in Mount Holly and the William G. Rohrer Center for HealthFitness in Voorhees. The facilitators are:
For more information about Virtua's Bariatric program, call 1-888-VIRTUA-3 (1-888-847-8823).