Surgical Weight Loss

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Surgical Weight Loss

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.

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Finding the best solution for your needs

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.

Proactive and preventive

We offer proven ways to help tackle obesity and minimize the associated impacts on your physical and mental health.

Specialized care

It's not just about surgery. At Intermountain, your weight loss journey will involve psychologists, dieticians, and other providers.

Ongoing support

From remote telehealth consultations to social support groups, we make sure you’ve always got access to essential care and advice.

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Our services

Medical Weight Loss (BMI is less than 30)

  • Nutrition consults
  • Exercise
  • Behavioral health coaching
  • Weight loss medications
  • Way to Wellness Program (in Utah) - Learn more

Surgical Weight Loss (BMI is greater than 30)

  • Gastric Bypass - Info video
  • Lap Band Removals
  • Single Anastomosis Duodenal-Ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy (SADI-S)
  • Duodenal Switch - Info video
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy - Info video
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Patient stories

Garrett's story

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.

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Support before, during and after

We offer the support you need to be ready and be successful. Sign up for a free class and get started today.

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Way to Wellness program - in Utah

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.

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Judy's Weight Loss Surgery Story
Patient stories

Judy’s story

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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Frequently asked questions

Learn more about our surgical weight loss services.

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:

  • Congestive heart failure
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Hypertension
  • Infertility/polycystic ovary syndrome
  • Lipid and cholesterol disorders
  • Obstructive sleep apnea
  • Varicose veins

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:

  • Meeting your bariatric surgeon who will help you with health screenings and evaluations
  • Nutrition evaluations
  • Education
  • Smoking cessation
  • Learning about your insurance coverage

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!

The cost of bariatric surgery often depends on a variety of factors, including insurance. While most insurance companies will cover bariatric surgery, we recommend that you reach out to your insurance provider to discuss your options. We will provide a FREE telephone appointment with our Financial Counselor to go over your insurance benefit. We accept self-payment, private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

Around 90% of patients lose 50% of excess body weight and keep it off long-term. Studies have reported that bariatric surgery has proven to decrease mortality, risk for cancer, heart disease, among many other benefits. Your surgeon can give you a more individualized weight loss range based on your starting weight, height, and various other factors.

Any patient trying to lose weight with a BMI > 30 or >27 with one or more weight related comorbidities, such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, or sleep apnea.

For self-pay patients, Intermountain utilizes MDsave to offer an all-inclusive price (no 'surprise' bills) for their bariatric procedure. They also offer financing options. See MDsave for more information.

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