Our dedicated team of weight loss surgery experts can guide you throughout your weight loss journey. We offer a variety of minimally invasive surgical options (bariatric surgery) while providing excellent clinical outcomes.
Our specialist team will assess your condition and, listen to your concerns, then recommend solutions to help you take control of your situation. These include exercise and nutrition, weight-loss medication, and bariatric surgery.
We offer proven ways to help tackle obesity and minimize the associated impacts on your physical and mental health.
It's not just about surgery. At Intermountain, your weight loss journey will involve psychologists, dieticians, and other providers.
From remote telehealth consultations to social support groups, we make sure you’ve always got access to essential care and advice.
Garrett Rose shares his remarkable story of how he regained control of his life and found the lifestyle and freedom he desired because of weight loss surgery.
We offer the support you need to be ready and be successful. Sign up for a free class and get started today.
Way to Wellness program is an accredited, CDC-approved diabetes prevention program for Utah adults who want to lose weight. Using evidence-based methods helps you increase physical activity, improve nutrition, and address health concerns like prediabetes and other weight-related conditions.
Since having weight loss surgery, Judy Jameson feels more confident, active, and able to enjoy what she loves doing – including her beloved horse riding.
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To qualify for bariatric surgery, you must have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater or have a BMI of 35 with other health issues related to obesity, with obesity being defined as being 100 pounds or more overweight.
These health issues might include:
When you make an appointment to have bariatric surgery, you are making a commitment to change your life. That new life starts as you prepare for your upcoming surgery and continues as you learn to make healthier choices. Participation in our program includes:
Once you complete all pre-operative steps and your insurance is approved, you will be scheduled to determine a surgery date.
The average stay in the hospital is one night after surgery. The average time to take off work or school is approximately one week, however, talk to your surgeon about the recommended time to take off.
Follow-up is very important to your success. Your first follow-up visit will be approximately one to two weeks after surgery. Then, we will schedule visits with you for one month, three months, six months and one year, and we’re available to meet with you every year after that. Our team is here to support you for the rest of your life!