About Our Program

Bariatric surgery is a highly effective, long-term weight loss solution for individuals who struggle with obesity and are unsuccessful at losing weight through diet and exercise. Since obesity has been linked with serious medical problems, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, sleep apnea, cancer and more, losing weight can not only prevent or reverse many of these health risks, it can actually add years to your life.

Patients who are interested in bariatric surgery must be committed to making lifelong changes in their approach to eating, nutrition, exercise and other lifestyle behaviors.

The Bariatric Center at Bryn Mawr Hospital offers a comprehensive surgical weight loss program that gives patients the tools, education and support to lose weight safely and effectively and to maintain a healthy weight in the long term.

Our Comprehensive Program

Patients of the Bariatric Center at Bryn Mawr Hospital receive coordinated care by an experienced team of healthcare professionals.

The program includes:

• Presurgical informational sessions
• Comprehensive medical consultations to determine eligibility for bariatric surgery
• Consultation with a surgeon to identify the optimal procedure for the patient
• Nutritional evaluation and counseling by a registered dietitian
• Fitness testing and development of an exercise program
• Psychological evaluation to assess readiness for surgery
• Comprehensive long-term follow-up
• Physician-led support group sessions
• Access to dedicated plastic surgeons for patients interested in body contouring after weight loss