Mercy Bariatrics Clinic on Southfork in St. Louis, MO provides bariatric surgery options that can help you successfully reach a healthier weight and reduce your risk of developing health complications associated with obesity. Bariatric surgery is just one aspect of Mercy’s commitment to your health. In consultation with your primary care physician, we leverage the expertise of psychologists, dietitians, physical therapists, cardiologists, pulmonologists, surgeons and other experts to ensure your success.
If you struggle with obesity and haven’t been able to lose weight by diet and exercise, you may want to consider bariatric surgical weight loss. Bariatric surgery falls into two categories - restrictive, which reduces the stomach's size and capacity and malabsorption, which reduces the stomach’s ability to absorb calories. Surgical weight loss may also provide significant health benefits and allow you to:
Patients with a body mass index of 30 or above may be candidates for weight loss surgery.
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If you're not eligible for bariatric surgery learn more about Mercy's non-surgical options.
Hear from patient Duane Rough on how bariatric surgery has changed his life.
At Mercy, we offer compassionate care for a variety of treatment services, including: