 Abbott Northwestern HospitalBariatric Center
To learn more about our program call Abbott Northwestern's Bariatric Center has been making a difference in people's lives for more than 25 years. Our dedicated, experienced surgeons and staff are committed to your personal journey of achieving significant weight loss through a surgical option that is right for you. Nationally recognized as a "Bariatric Center of Excellence" by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery, Abbott Northwestern's Bariatric Center is dedicated to helping patients achieve significant weight loss, which can lead to a healthier, more active lifestyle. View some of the services provided by the Bariatric Center. The Bariatric Centers of Allina Hospitals & ClinicsWe're part of the Bariatric Centers of Allina Hospitals & Clinics, a network that offers choice of procedure, surgeon and location to people considering weight loss surgery. To learn more, visit www.allina.com/weightlosssurgery. For more information, call us at 612-863-7501. To learn more about our program call More than surgical options, the program offers:
The Weight Loss JourneyExplore issues encountered by clinical providers and patients and celebrate the positive difference weight loss surgery has made in many lives during this conference on Saturday, November 13. To learn more about our program call When a person has been diagnosed with clinically severe obesity – roughly 100 pounds overweight or have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 – and is unable to lose weight despite repeated attempts at dieting, surgery may be an option. Your surgical options may include:
open Roux-en-Y gastric bypassRoux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery changes the size of your stomach as well as your ability to absorb calories to help you succeed at long-term weight loss. Click here for more information on open Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypassRoux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery changes the size of your stomach as well as your ability to absorb calories to help you succeed at long-term weight loss. Click here for more information on open Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switchThis operation affects weight by decreasing the breakdown and use of eaten foods and restricting the size of the stomach. To learn more about biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch click here. To learn more about our program call Our center has a team of experienced surgeons and nurse clinicians dedicated to bariatric surgery. Our surgeons include: |