Surgical Weight Loss (Bariatric Surgery)
Transform your health with nationally accredited, minimally invasive bariatric surgery and lifelong support. We offer minimally invasive procedures, comprehensive pre-op assessments, and lifelong follow-up.
Our services and treatments
Our bariatric surgery program offers advanced procedures and lifelong support for lasting weight loss.
- Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y): Creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes intestines for significant weight loss.
- Sleeve Gastrectomy: Removes most of the stomach, reducing hunger and promoting fullness.
- SADI-S and Duodenal Switch: Combines a sleeve gastrectomy with intestinal bypass, often recommended for patients with higher BMI or complex metabolic needs.
- Revision & conversion procedures: Modify prior bariatric surgeries or address complications.
- Comprehensive preparation: Pre-op labs, cardiac checks, nutrition, and psychological evaluations.
- Post-op lifestyle support: Lifelong guidance on nutrition, vitamins, activity, and wellness.
- Patient education: Detailed guides, seminars, and support groups.
Locations nearby
Most patients lose about 50–70% of their excess weight (EWL) within 12 to 18 months after bariatric surgery.
Utah's Center for Obesity and Related Diseases (COARD)
Your future is brighter than you think.
At The COARD, we are here to help you reclaim your health and live the life you deserve. We combine lifestyle, medical, and surgical care to help patients achieve lasting health and renewed quality of life. Our experienced and compassionate bariatric surgeons take a wholistic approach to treating obesity and address the whole-person— not just the scale.
Bariatric Surgery FAQs
Answers to common questions about bariatric surgery, recovery, and long-term results.
Start here: Way to Wellness
Way to Wellness is a one-year program for adults who want to lose weight and/or manage their health with lifestyle changes. With online options available, the full program consists of 23 group and individual sessions led by a registered dietitian. Sign up for the free online information session to get started.
Topics covered during the program include: eating and nutrition, physical activity, stress management, cooking and grocery shopping, getting better sleep, and more!
40-year study shows people live longer after weight-loss surgery
A 40-year follow up study found people with weight-loss surgery had lower death rates from heart disease, diabetes, and cancer compared to similar patients who did not have surgery.
