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.
Finding the best solution for your needs
Our specialist will assess your condition, listen to your concerns, and then recommend solutions to help you take control of your situation.
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.
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
Our patients share their experiences
In these videos, patients share their personal journeys with weight loss surgery.
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.
Way to Wellness Program - Utah & Idaho
The Way to Wellness Program is an accredited, CDC-approved diabetes prevention program for adults who want to lose weight. Available in Utah and Idaho, its evidence-based methods help increase physical activity, improve nutrition, and address health concerns like prediabetes and other weight-related conditions.
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!
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