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Bariatric Surgery Program

Weight Loss ProceduresMVHS offers some of the most well estab-lished metabolic/weight loss operations:• Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass• Gastric Sleeve • Management/removal or revision of Adjust-

able Gastric Bands.

Payment Options & Insurance Elgibility for Weight Loss SurgeryWeight loss surgery is often covered by insur-ance; contact your insurance company to find out your requirements and what your cover-age includes. We work with most commer-cial insurances, Medicare and Medicaid. We can also discuss your options for affordable healthcare lending, if needed.

Your Weight Loss Journey At MVHS, our dedicated team of experienced professionals is here to assist you throughout your weight loss surgery journey.

Log onto mvhealthsystem.org/bariatric or call 315-235-2540 to learn more about our program and to register for a consult. It is our pleasure to help guide you through all the steps of undergoing weight loss surgery.

Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery

Reprinted with permission from Brethauer SA, Chand B, Schauer PR. Risks and benefits of bariatric surgery: current evidence.Cleve Clin J Med 2006; 73:993-1007. Copyright © 2006 Cleveland Clinic Foundation. All rights reserved.

BARIATRIC DEPARTMENTSt. Luke’s Campus1656 Champlin AvenueUtica, NY 13413315-235-2540

mvhealthsystem.org/bariatric

Obesity is a complex health issue that deserves a deep understanding of all the influ-ences involved. We are com-mitted to providing lasting treatment for people who suffer from the disease of obesity via our surgical and multidisciplinary program.

Dr. William Graber and the Bariatric Surgery Program at the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) have performed thousands of metabolic and weight loss surgeries since 2002.

The St. Luke’s Campus is a Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accredited Qual-ity Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) Accredited – Comprehensive Center. The MBSAQIP designation ensures we maintain the highest standards in surgi-cal techniques and practice standardiza-tion, which has resulted in a dependable program with excellent outcomes.

Our Bariatric Surgery ProgramWeight loss surgeries are for those affected by the disease of obesity and the medical condi-tions exacerbated by carrying extra weight. We are honored to care for patients from all over New York State, the Northeast and hun-dreds who have come to our program from outside the country.

State-of-the-Art Bariatric Surgery CenterOur valued patients and their families will feel at home in our bariatric surgery wing. Featuring comfortable rooms that provide a soothing environment for recovery, the latest technology in care, and staff well experienced in the specialized care of the bariatric surgery patient.

Weight Loss Surgery CandidatesIf you are overweight and have been unable to lose and maintain weight loss through diet, exercise and/or medications, you could be a candidate for weight loss surgery. Typical candidates include:• People with a body mass index (BMI) of 40

or higher• People with a BMI between 35 and 40 with

weight-related medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart dis-ease, high cholesterol, sleep apnea and/or musculoskeletal issues such as joint, back, hip and knee problems

• Patients who have been unsuccessful with adjustable gastric band surgery.

Candidates are medically evaluated on an in-dividual basis. Have your healthcare provider calculate your BMI and schedule a consulta-tion with a bariatric surgeon at MVHS for more information.