Surgical Weight Loss Solutions

Weight loss and keeping the pounds off can be a life-long battle. If you struggle with obesity and have made serious attempts at losing weight through diet and exercise, weight loss surgery—also known as bariatric surgery—could be an option.

Weight loss surgery options we offer include:

• Laparoscopic/robotic gastric bypass
• Laparoscopic/robotic gastric sleeve

Surgery procedures are usually performed with minimally invasive techniques.

Bariatric surgery is a major decision, and it is not an immediate or quick fix solution. Our caring physicians are dedicated to helping surgical weight loss patients live a healthy life.

Minimally invasive surgery. Life-changing results

Our team will guide you through the surgical process and the recovery options available to maintain your weight loss. Princeton Baptist Medical Center's bariatric surgeons provide three bariatric surgical options, usually performed through minimally invasive or laparoscopic techniques. Talk to your surgeon about which option is best for you.

Laparoscopic/Robotic Gastric Bypass

Laparoscopic/Robotic Gastric Bypass helps morbidly obese patients lose significant amounts of weight without gaining it back. Most patients lose 70 to 80 percent of excess body weight and keep it off for more than five years. To be successful long-term, patients must adhere to an active and healthy lifestyle after surgery.

Laparoscopic/Robotic Gastric Sleeve

Sleeve gastrectomy induces weight loss by restricting food intake. With this procedure, the surgeon removes approximately 75 to 80 percent of the stomach laparoscopically or robotically so that the stomach takes the shape of a tube or “sleeve.” Gastric bypass results in weight loss by restricting food intake and altering the digestive process.

Weight loss surgery is generally designed for those with a body mass index (BMI) equal to or greater than 40, or equal to or greater than 35 with serious co-morbidities. Weight loss surgery is considered safe, but like many types of surgery, it does have risks. Consult with your physician about the risks and benefits of weight loss surgery.

Events

Join us for free seminars to learn more about weight loss surgery options. In-person and online seminar options are available.

Bariatric Seminars Available 

Held at 9 a.m. on the second Saturday of the month at the Comprehensive Bariatric Center, 817 Princeton Ave. S.W., Birmingham, at the dates listed below:

SECOND SATURDAY at 9:00 AM with Dr. Winn Mathews.

2023 Support Group Dates:

Support group

Whether you are thinking about weight loss surgery or are a post-surgical patient, you’re invited to attend our monthly support group meetings to help you on your journey.

Held at 11 a.m. at the Comprehensive Bariatric Center, 817 Princeton Ave. S.W., Birmingham, at the dates listed below:

SECOND SATURDAY at 11:00 AM

2023 Support Group Dates:

Bariatric Coordinator: [email protected]
Phone: 205.783.7991
Fax: 205.783.7909