Butler Health System performs different types of bariatric surgery including: Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Revisional Bariatric Surgery. We look forward to assisting you in determining the correct course of action to meet your weight loss goals. BHS Bariatrics is a program recognized for excellence in bariatric surgery procedures. Butler Health System's use of Wellbe’s Guided CarePaths for total joint replacement and bariatric surgery patients won in the Patient Engagement Category.
Losing weight can help you find yourself. For individuals struggling with obesity, the possibility of bariatric surgery to achieve comprehensive weight loss can be both exciting and intimidating. Only a well qualified surgeon can help determine the right course of action on a case-by-case basis.
Coupled with a highly-trained surgical team and backed by the state-of-the-art medical BHS is able to provide every patient with comprehensive bariatric services-from compassionate advice and counseling to several types of surgery options and thorough follow-up care.
Your first step is to contact BHS with your interest. We will work with your insurance carrier to verify your insurance benefits for bariatric surgery. Next, you should attend a free informational seminar, where you will learn about surgical weight loss options and meet our staff and other patients. We can then schedule your initial consultation with the surgeon to determine if weight loss surgery is the right tool for you.
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