Obesity is a chronic disease that increases health risks and can make life more difficult. If you are overweight or obese, you are at higher risk of developing serious health problems, including heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, gallstones, breathing problems, and certain cancers. Recognizing the multifaceted nature of weight management, various medical and surgical options have emerged to support individuals in achieving healthier lifestyles. There’s no one-size-fits-all weight-loss solution. This article explores the landscape of weight loss programs, with a particular focus on the approaches offered by Deaconess hospitals and affiliated centers, such as Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton and MultiCare Rockwood Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgery Center.
Understanding Medical Weight Loss Programs
One medical option for weight loss is a physician-supervised medical weight loss program. These programs typically involve a multidisciplinary team of specialists working together to help patients on the path to a healthier lifestyle.
Deaconess Hospital-Milton's Multidisciplinary Approach
Dr. Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton's approach to medical weight loss provides patients with access to a multidisciplinary team of specialists all working together to help you on the path to a healthier lifestyle.
MultiCare Rockwood Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgery Center
At MultiCare, we know obesity is not simply a weight problem but a chronic disease that increases health risks and can make life more difficult. We also know that everyone’s weight-loss goal looks different, and the paths you take to get there look different, too. The MultiCare Rockwood Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgery Center offers evidence-based weight-loss and wellness programs and procedures in a compassionate, supportive environment. Weight-loss plans are personalized to fit your specific needs and health goals.
Non-Surgical Weight Loss Options
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Bariatric Surgery: An Overview
For individuals who meet specific criteria, bariatric surgery can be a transformative option. In partnership with Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton, BID Plymouth is proud to support people seeking bariatric surgery as a weight loss option. Bariatric surgery has changed many of our patients' lives. Weight loss surgery is a life-changing decision.
Determining Candidacy for Bariatric Surgery
Our team can make sure you're a good candidate for bariatric surgery. To start your journey with us, please attend a short information session about bariatric surgery. If you're interested in bariatric surgery, the first step is to attend an information session. After completing the information session, you'll complete a screening process. This process will help determine if you qualify for surgery. Take our weight loss health assessment to find out if you are a candidate for weight-loss surgery.
The Screening Process at BID Plymouth
Screening for weight loss surgery can last between three and six months, depending on a number of factors. During screening, you'll meet with different members of our staff. Our team at BID Plymouth provides pre- and post- surgery, however the surgery itself is performed at BID Milton.
The Importance of a Supportive Team
Bariatric surgery is more successful with a supportive team. At BID Plymouth, our team can make sure your surgery helps you meet your weight loss goals. We also can help you achieve your weight loss goals after surgery.
Resources and Further Information
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