St. John Weight Loss Center offers medically-supervised weight loss programs as well as weight loss surgery for individuals to manage their weight for life. There are several qualifying factors, as well as individual characteristics and circumstances, that determine which type of program might benefit a particular individual.
According to the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), weight loss surgery is an option for people who are severely obese and cannot lose weight by traditional means or those who suffer from serious obesity-related health problems. The operation promotes weight loss by restricting food intake and, in some operations, interrupting the digestive process. As with other treatments for obesity, the best results are achieved with healthy eating behaviors and regular physical activity.
You may be a candidate for weight loss surgery if you have:
If you have a BMI below 40 and no obesity-related health problems, you may want to consider our medically-supervised weight loss program to achieve your desired weight loss. This program consists of dietary and lifestyle changes, exercise, counseling and education that is overseen by a team of professionals who help provide advice, encouragement and compliance with the program to ensure weight loss and maintenance. St. John provides: