Obesity is a complex, clinical disorder with many contributing causes and factors. The condition is often associated with a wide range of medical problems, including high blood pressure, heart problems, diabetes, sleep apnea, depression, and arthritis. For many patients who are severely overweight, surgical treatment is the only proven method that will help them achieve the long-term weight control required to improve their overall health and enable them to perform normal activities.
The Bariatric Surgery Program at Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin has helped hundreds of obese patients lose weight through gastric bypass surgery. Our holistic, multidisciplinary approach addresses all aspects of health — including psychological and medically related conditions — before, during and after surgery.
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In fact, we provide patients life-long, post-surgery support to be absolutely certain they achieve and maintain lifestyle changes.
A Multidisciplinary Team Approach
Each Step of the Way
Safe weight loss through surgery requires a strong commitment from the patient and the team of medical experts providing care. Education, one-on-one counseling, complete medical exams and testing, and continued support are top priorities, so our patients understand the requirements, responsibilities and benefits of undergoing bariatric surgery.
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Our care begins months before surgery is scheduled to prepare patients and guide them through dramatic changes in their overall health. And this care continues through the months and years following surgery, to keep patients on course. Additionally, our program has been carefully designed and configured to provide the highest level of comfort and dignity.
An Exceptional Staff
Among our team of experts are dedicated surgeons, nurses, dietitians and psychologists — all ready and willing to meet with patients one-on-one to share their knowledge and expertise and ensure their full recovery.
Highlights
After a rigorous review that examined safety, surgical outcomes, quality of care and overall performance, the Bariatric Surgery Program at Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin and its director, James R. Wallace, MD, PhD, have received the bariatric surgery “Center of Excellence” designation by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS).
Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin offer eligible patients two bariatric surgery options:
We believe these procedures provide the best surgical options for weight control in the obese patient. These procedures have been shown to offer the best combination of weight loss with fewer nutritional risks.
Additionally, we are so committed to the long-term success of our patients that we maintain an extensive database of more than 1,000 patient records, so we can stay in touch and continue to provide support.
Surgery Has Broad Cost and Health Benefits
A study finds that the cost of a bariatric surgery is offset within two to four years by
medical cost savings.
A study released in January 2008 shows that bariatric surgery is a
more effective treatment for Type 2 diabetes in obese people than traditional treatments.
Earlier research shows that dramatic measures to address obesity such as bariatric surgery not only result in weight loss but they also
improve survival.