We understand how difficult weight loss can be. Even with the best of efforts, managing your weight can involve frustrating ups and downs, and can even feel hopeless at times. Weight loss surgery (also known as bariatric surgery) offers an opportunity to reset your weight to a point where it's more manageable. Surgery can also greatly improve your health and quality of life.
We also recognize that the idea of weight loss surgery can be intimidating for many. However, most people who have weight loss surgery keep the weight off long-term and, often, their only regret is that they didn't do it sooner.
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Our specialists include surgeons, physician assistants, registered dietitians and psychologists. We are all clinical experts in our fields and we work together in collaborative teams. We are one of the largest, most comprehensive and innovative weight loss surgery programs in Boston and are currently accredited through the Metabolic and Bariatric Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), an honor given to only the best weight loss surgery programs in the country. We have trained bariatric surgeons across the country and performed several thousand procedures, and our extensive research initiatives into clinical outcomes continuously improve care and lead to new innovations.
Marianne lost more than 100 pounds following weight-loss surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. In this video, she describes how the Brigham’s Center for Weight Management and Wellness helped transform her health and life. Ali Tavakkoli, MD, co-director of the center, discusses how the team creates a life-long partnership with patients for long-term success.
All of our weight loss surgeries are done in a laparoscopic (minimally invasive) way using state-of-the-art technology. This means your surgeon uses just a few dime-sized cuts. Because it is a minimally invasive surgery, there is a shorter recovery time compared to traditional open surgery. Patients are discharged from the hospital after 1 to 2 days. Following surgery, we'll provide ongoing nutritional and dietary guidance to help you keep the weight off and identify strategies to ensure you maintain your new healthier lifestyle.
We offer the following weight loss surgical procedures:
Additionally, our Weight Loss Surgery program includes:
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