Also known as Surgical Weight Loss
According to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 5 children and 1 in 3 adults struggle with the disease of obesity. Weight disorders not only impact lifestyle but can also lead to lower self-esteem, depression, discomfort in social situations, and diminished quality of life. Weight disorders also increase a person’s risk for developing serious obesity-related health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, and polycystic ovary syndrome.
The causes of obesity are different for everyone. We know that food choices, physical activity, medications, genetics, gut bacteria and hormones/metabolism within the body can all be reasons for developing the disease of obesity. Losing weight can be one of the most difficult challenges a person can face, because of these many causes for weight gain. At Lahey, we understand that. That’s why our program offers metabolic and weight loss surgery options to our patients with many support resources from a team of multidisciplinary specialists.
Access our weight loss app for program updates, view class schedules, access support group links and calendars, access all handouts and be connected to helpful resources.
Lahey’s Surgical Metabolic and Weight Loss Center offers patients a multidisciplinary team approach to their treatment. The program works with specialists in nutrition, psychology and social work to provide patients with the most comprehensive weight loss experience possible, giving each patient better odds of a successful and maintainable outcome.
Because we are part of Lahey Hospital & Medical Center’s healthcare system, our patients have access to specialists who treat a full range of obesity-related illnesses, such as endocrinologists, pulmonologists and cardiologists. This approach to care ensures that our physicians and other health care providers are collaborating in order to give our patients the best care possible.
Start your weight loss success story with Lahey Hospital & Medical Center. If you’re ready to take the first step toward achieving a healthier weight, sign up for a free information session in your community. Attendance at an information session is required in order to undergo surgery.
Surgical weight loss patients are primarily seen at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington and Lahey Outpatient Center, Danvers. Appointments with the surgeons are also available at Lahey Medical Center, Peabody. All surgeries are currently being performed at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington.
Please note that Surgical Weight Loss services are now offered at Lahey Outpatient Center, Danvers.
