Weight Management: Exploring Your Medical and Surgery Weight Loss Options | Free, Virtual Event April 24
Obesity is a chronic disease that affects 2 in 5 adults in the U.S. Understanding the facts about obesity, its risk factors and the many ways it affects your health is an important part of your weight loss journey. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and the Center for Digestive Health is hosting a free, virtual event on April 24. Join us for this free, informative talk to learn about weight management, treatment, medical and surgical options for weight loss, and more.
Weight loss surgery may be right for you if you struggle with obesity and haven’t been able to lose weight with diet and exercise. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you receive guidance from dedicated experts throughout your journey. We blend surgical excellence, compassionate care and a supportive team to help you achieve your goals.
Our comprehensive Center for Weight Management in the Puget Sound area offers:
Major weight loss can be extremely rewarding, both physically and mentally. But did you know that weight loss surgery treats more than obesity? Bariatric surgery can greatly lower your risk of many weight-related health problems (obesity comorbidities), including:
Our surgeons have extensive training and experience in several types of weight loss surgery. This expertise allows us to select the procedure that best fits your needs.
Learn more about the different types of weight loss surgery we offer:
We specialize in robotic-assisted and laparoscopic bariatric surgery. These minimally invasive procedures involve making several small openings (less than 1 centimeter) in your abdomen. During laparoscopic surgery, your surgeon uses a laparoscope (special camera) and long-handled surgical tools to operate through the incisions. During robotic surgery, your surgeon uses a console to control surgical instruments that move like human hands but with better clarity, precision and range of motion.
Benefits of minimally invasive weight loss surgery include:
We invite you to take the next step to find out more about your weight loss options. You can also browse our weight loss surgery FAQs.