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Surgical Weight Loss Services in the Western Suburbs

Northwestern Medicine is committed to providing you with the education and foundation necessary for long-term success with your weight loss surgery.

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About the Northwestern Medicine Bariatric Surgery and Metabolic Health Program

If you're ready to lose weight, the Northwestern Medicine Bariatric Surgery and Metabolic Health Program offers a full range of surgical weight loss options with step-by-step education, guidance and support.

Please take these steps to be considered for weight loss surgery:

  • Check your Body Mass Index (BMI): You must have a body mass index of 40 or higher to be eligible for surgery. If you have a body mass index between 35 and 39 and you have at least one medical problem that is made worse by obesity, then you may be eligible.
  • Contact your Insurance Company:
    • Verify that weight loss surgery is a "covered benefit" by your policy
    • Verify that the Northwestern Medicine hospital where you wish to have surgery is a part of your coverage (please note: if your insurance does not cover surgery, a self-pay option may be available)
  • Attend a weight loss seminar

Meet the Team

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The Northwestern Medicine Bariatric Surgery and Metabolic Health Program offers long-term solutions for obesity. Our team of specialists are experts in weight loss surgery and non-surgical weight loss options and are committed to helping you throughout this life-changing journey.

Meet the Northwestern Medicine Bariatric Surgery and Metabolic Health Team

Surgical Weight Loss Options

If you suffer from severe obesity and struggle to lose weight, weight loss surgery (also known as bariatric surgery) might be an option for you. Deciding to have weight loss surgery is a significant step toward making a permanent lifestyle change. Northwestern Medicine offers a variety of surgical weight loss procedures.

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    Patient Questionnaire

    Please complete our Patient Questionnaire prior to your first appointment to help us work with you to set goals and make healthy choices.

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    Weight Loss Classes and Support Groups in the Western Suburbs

    Learn about weekly classes and support groups offered to help you learn about nutrition, exercise and healthy habits and support you on your weight loss journey.

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    Pain Management After Your Bariatric Surgery

    Read about the latest advanced treatment to decrease post-surgical complications by reducing opioid medications.

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    What is your Body Mass Index (BMI)?

    Rather than relying only on the bathroom scale to tell you if you're overweight, experts say you should also know your body mass index (BMI).

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    Pediatric Wellness and Weight Management

    The Pediatric Wellness and Weight Management Program of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital provides compassionate and comprehensive care for children and teenagers who are overweight and want to achieve a healthier lifestyle.

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    Care Where You Need It

    Northwestern Medicine offers weight management care conveniently located near you. 

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