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Surgical Weight Loss Management
Making the Decision
Making the decision to have weight loss surgery is not an easy one. If you are thinking about bariatric surgery and are having doubts whether it is right for you, you are not alone. Bariatric surgery is a life-changing procedure and making that decision requires research and a good amount of reflection. It takes resolve to face the challenges and educate yourself about the risks and benefits so that you can make an informed decision.
For individuals who meet medical criteria, Jay Lenz, MD, St. Luke's Pavilion Surgical Associates offers gastric bypass surgery, gastric banding surgery and more. Dr. Lenz and the clinic staff help qualified individuals to discover lifestyle changes that may accompany weight loss with the assistance of surgery.
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