Is bariatric surgery the right choice?
Bariatric surgery is a solution for clinical obesity. For a male, that typically equates to being about 100 pound overweight or more.
All Bariatric surgery candidates will receive an extensive medical evaluation to determine if bariatric surgery is a safe and appropriate choice.
Educational Forums
Patients considering bariatric surgery are encouraged to attend the free educational forums available at the Mount Carmel West Hospital and the Mount Carmel East Hospital. The forums are also helpful for family members of the patient. Information provided includes:
- Obesity
- Nutrition
- Surgical treatment options
- Insurance
To register for a forum, call 614-234-LIFE (5433)
2008 Schedule
Date
Time
Location
November 12
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Mount Carmel West, MSB Auditorium
February 5
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Mount Carmel West, MSB Auditorium
Support Groups
2008 Support Group Informational Brochure
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