Bariatric (Weight-Loss) Surgery

Diet and exercise may be the healthiest and least invasive way to lose weight but for those who are considered to be morbidly obese, diet and exercise may not be the answer.

Studies show that surgery is the only effective means to obtain permanent weight loss in morbidly obese individuals, helping to improve overall good health and quality of life. Diseases associated with obesity such as adult onset diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnea are often eliminated in the process.

The Long-term Solution to Obesity

If dieting and exercise to lose weight have failed for you, it may be time to consider surgical weight-loss, also called bariatric surgery.
At St. Charles, Bend surgeons Stephen Archer, MD, and Marinus Koning, MD, of Advanced Bariatrics Care, lead the bariatric team. In addition to the latest technology and advanced choices for long-term weight loss they offer both laparoscopic gastric bypass and laparoscopic gastric banding.

A Comprehensive Team Approach

Advanced Specialty Care in cooperation with St. Charles, Bend offers complete care for weight management and bariatric surgery including such specialties as:

• Internal medicine physicians
• Psychologists
• Dietitians
• Nurses
• Anesthesiologists
• Education
• Support groups
• Rehabilitation/exercise program

Advanced Bariatric Care

To learn more about Bariatric Surgery visit Advanced Specialty Care. Topics include:

• What Is Obesity?
• Obesity-related health threats & conditions
• Treatment Options
• Effectiveness, Risks and Complications
• How It Works       

If you are interested in learning more about bariatric surgery at St. Charles Medical Center - Bend, call Kathryn Wilson, coordinator for Advanced Bariatrics Care, at (541) 322-5753 or email the coordinator.