Weight Management

The Surgical Weight-Loss Program at St. Elizabeth Healthcare can produce life-changing results. You may qualify if you have a:

• Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or above.
• BMI of 35 or above and you are at risk of having a serious illness or disorder.

We offer open, laparoscopic and robotic weight-loss surgery. The three laparoscopic procedures we provide are:

• Gastric bypass is surgery that helps you lose weight by changing the size of your stomach. Learn more.
• Adjustable gastric band restricts your food intake  without affecting your digestive process. Learn more.
• Sleeve gastrectomy is surgery to remove a portion of your stomach, making it about the size of a banana. Learn more.

You will be required to attend group and individual classes before your surgery. You will also meet with a behavioral health specialist for a psychological evaluation prior to scheduling a surgical weight-loss procedure. 

Click below to watch Dr. Moon discuss your surgical options in a free information session.

The Medical Weight-Loss Program has a non-surgical option diet to meet your needs – no matter how many pounds you want to drop.

Our doctors work closely with the experienced staff of dietitians, behaviorists, nurses and fitness professionals to ensure you receive the best care, safety and outcomes possible. You have the support of an entire team of compassionate, professional bariatric experts at your disposal. We want you to be the best, healthiest version of yourself that you can be. We can give you the tools you need to empower yourself to make lasting changes to your life that reach far beyond the numbers on a scale. 

Our diet-based options include:

• Meal replacement 
• Low calorie diets
• Very low calorie diets

Click below to watch Dr. Schumann and Dr. Catanzaro discuss your medical options in a free information session.