Bariatric Surgery

You may be a candidate if you:

• Have a BMI of 40 or higher
• Have a BMI of 35 or higher with conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure or sleep apnea
• Have been unable to achieve sustainable weight loss through diet and exercise
• Are ready to commit to long-term lifestyle changes

Our team will guide you through a comprehensive evaluation to determine the best path forward.

Take our quiz to see if you qualify for bariatric surgery

MercyOne offers minimally invasive weight loss surgery procedures tailored to your health needs and goals, including gastric sleeve surgery and gastric bypass.

Gastric Sleeve

One of the most common procedures, gastric sleeve surgery reduces the size of the stomach, helping you feel full sooner and eat less.

Benefits:

• Significant, sustained weight loss
• Reduced appetite
• Shorter hospital stay

Gastric Bypass

This procedure changes how your digestive system processes food, limiting calorie absorption while also reducing stomach size.

Benefits:

• Significant weight loss
• Improvement or resolution of obesity-related conditions
• Long-term success

Adjustable Gastric Band

A less commonly used option which involves placing a band around the upper stomach to control portion size.

Bariatric surgery can significantly improve—or even resolve—many chronic conditions, including:

• Type 2 diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Sleep apnea
• Heart disease
• Joint pain

Patients often experience improved energy, mobility and overall quality of life.

What to Expect

We’ll support you at every stage of your journey:

1. Initial Consultation

Meet with our team to review your health history, goals and options.

2. Pre-Surgery Preparation

Before surgery, you’ll go through nutrition counseling, medical evaluations and insurance review.

3. Surgery

Minimally invasive procedures are performed by experienced surgeons. Most minimally invasive bariatric surgery typically takes about one to three hours in the operating room. Gastric sleeve surgery typically takes 60–90 minutes, and gastric bypass usually takes two to three hours. Hospital stays are often one to two days after surgery, with return to normal activities in two to four weeks, depending on the procedure and your recovery.

4. Recovery

After weight loss surgery, your stomach capacity is reduced and, with gastric bypass, your body absorbs fewer calories. Hormonal changes can reduce appetite and improve blood sugar control. You’ll progress from liquids to soft foods and then to a healthy, protein-focused diet. Expect rapid weight loss in the first six months to a year, improvements in diabetes, blood pressure, and sleep apnea, and the need for vitamin and mineral supplements to support long-term health.

Our team of experts will offer guided support to help you heal safely and adjust to dietary changes.

5. Lifelong Follow-Up

Your care doesn’t stop after surgery and recovery. Our team of experts will provide ongoing care to help you maintain results and stay healthy long term.

Why Choose MercyOne

• Accredited bariatric program
• Experienced, specialized surgeons
• Minimally invasive techniques
• Multidisciplinary care team
• Lifelong support and follow-up

MercyOne offers advanced robotic-assisted bariatric surgery, combining the expertise of our surgeons with innovative technology to deliver precise, minimally invasive care.

Robotic-assisted surgery allows surgeons to operate through small incisions with greater precision and control. Using advanced technology, the robotic system translates the surgeon’s hand movements into highly precise movements of surgical instruments, helping improve accuracy throughout the procedure.

Potential benefits of robotic-assisted bariatric surgery include:

• Smaller incisions
• Less postoperative pain
• Reduced blood loss
• Lower risk of complications
• Shorter hospital stays
• Faster recovery and return to daily activities

While robotic technology enhances surgical precision, your surgeon remains in complete control throughout the procedure. Our team will help determine whether robotic-assisted surgery is the right option for your individual needs and health goals.

At MercyOne, we are committed to offering advanced surgical techniques that support safe procedures, positive outcomes and long-term success.

Learn more about our robotic surgery program

Excess Skin Removal After Significant Weight Loss

Achieving significant weight loss is an important milestone, but for some patients, excess skin can create physical discomfort, limit activity or affect confidence after reaching their weight loss goals.

MercyOne's plastic and reconstructive surgery team offers body contouring procedures designed to address excess skin and help patients feel more comfortable and confident in their results.

Procedures we offer:

• Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
• Arm lift
• Thigh lift
• Breast augmentations
• Body contouring after significant weight loss

These procedures can help improve comfort, mobility, hygiene and body contour after substantial weight loss.

Continued Support After Weight Loss Surgery

Your weight loss journey doesn't end after bariatric surgery. MercyOne provides coordinated care and ongoing support to help you maintain your results and achieve your long-term health goals.

If you're considering body contouring after significant weight loss, our bariatric and plastic surgery teams work together to determine the best timing and treatment plan for your individual needs.

Learn more about MercyOne Plastic Surgery