The News Herald (Willoughby, OH)
Lose weight and improve your health with bariatric surgery.
Obesity is more than a weight issue. It’s a health issue that can cause serious illness.
“The higher your body weight, the higher your risk for heart disease, stroke, certain cancers, gallbladder issues and more,” says Walter Cha, MD, a bariatric surgeon at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital.
Dr. Cha also sees weight loss patients at Cleveland Clinic Twinsburg Family Health and Surgery Center.
If changes in your diet and physical activity aren’t helping you lose enough weight, it may be time to consider bariatric surgery.
“You may be a candidate for bariatric surgery if you have a body mass index (BMI) between 35 and 40 or more, as well as high blood pressure, diabetes or another condition that may improve with weight loss,” explains Kalman Bencsath, MD, a bariatric surgeon at Hillcrest Hospital and Twinsburg Family Health and Surgery Center.
Bariatric surgery typically helps patients lose two-thirds or more of their extra weight.
The level of support provided at Cleveland Clinic’s Bariatric & Metabolic Institute is unparalleled. Patients have access to a comprehensive and multidisciplinary program, not just a surgical procedure, which improves patient outcomes and long-term success. Patient navigators offer encouragement and support throughout your weight loss journey.
Surgery at Cleveland Clinic is safe, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. With efforts including symptom screening, mask wearing and regular disinfecting of surfaces, Cleveland Clinic takes steps to protect you and all patients.
Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital offers surgical weight loss procedures, and the Twinsburg Family Health and Surgery Center offers pre-op evaluation, post-op followup and other weight loss support services including medical weight management, nutrition and psychology.
Learn more about surgical weight loss procedures. Visit ClevelandClinic.org/Bariatrics or call Cleveland Clinic’s Bariatric and Metabolic Institute at 800.339.9829.