A New Year, A New You!

Learn if Bariatric Surgery is Right for You in 2009.

Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence at Presbyterian/
St. Luke' s Medical Center in Denver

Comprehensive Care for Morbidly Obese Patients

The Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence at Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center features a highly skilled, experienced and caring team of weight loss specialists who are here to help you. Our team offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary program, as recommended by the National Institutes of Health. We offer exceptional outcomes for Lap Band and Gastric Bypass Surgery. Our Medical Director is Thomas R. Brown, MD, one of Denver's leading Bariatric Surgeons.

Bariatric surgery (or "weight loss" surgery) provides a wonderful opportunity to undergo a healthy and fulfilling life change by helping patients accomplish long-term weight loss. P/SL's Bariatric Surgery Program is designated a Center of Excellence by the American Society of Bariatric Surgery.

Our multidisciplinary approach to bariatric surgery has proven to increase the likelihood of a successful, positive long-term outcome. While bariatric surgery is an effective tool for promoting dramatic weight loss for those who are morbidly obese, it also requires a commitment to dietary and lifestyle changes. Our surgical team will guide you through every step of the process.

Bariatric surgery is recognized by the American Medical Association as the only effective means of long-term weight loss for morbidly obese patients (appx. 100 lbs overweight) who have repeatedly failed other weight loss therapies. Surgical treatment resolves or improves 80% of co-morbidities.

Our multidisciplinary approach includes nutrition, psychology, education, medicine and surgery. The majority of our surgeries are laparoscopic, which can (in many cases) reduce patient recovery time.

Bariatric Surgery options offered at P/SL include:

• Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGBP)
• Laparoscopic Adjustable Band
• Conventional (open) RYGBP
• Conventional (open)
• VBG Revision interventions for failed or unsafe operations