Weight Loss Surgery Program
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Thinking about weight-loss surgery?
Perhaps you've tried everything, but you're still on that frustrating rollercoaster – gain some, lose some, gain again…
Maybe you've learned the health dangers of obesity and have begun to experience them – diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea and others.
Or possibly you're just tired of an inactive, declining life. Your size holds you back and you're not the person you want to be. Plus there's the future to think about – you want to be here for your children and their children.
Welcome to Sanford Weight Loss Surgery Program! Sanford offers:
- Extensive experience – more than 4,000 procedures in 27 years.
- Documented results – average 54 percent weight loss three to five years after surgery.
- Proven excellence – designated as a national Bariatric Center of Excellence.
- Impressive safety record – greater than 99.9 percent survival rate (the national average is 98 to 99 percent).
- Lifelong support – an expert team for every step of your weight-loss journey, including years after surgery.
You deserve a happy, healthy life. And you deserve a program you can trust.
Considering Surgery
Do you struggle with severe obesity? You've tried this diet, then the next, only to have the weight come back. If you're ready for permanent change, now is the time to learn more about weight-loss surgery.
Preparing for Surgery
You've made the decision: Weight-loss surgery offers your best hope for long-term success in the battle against severe obesity. What's the next step? Find out everything you need to know – and do – to prepare for surgery.
Life After Surgery
You've done it! You completed every step to prepare for surgery – it took months of work. The surgery went well and now you're ready to continue down the road to success. Use these tools and tips for lifelong success.
Why Choose MeritCare?
Many hospitals today offer weight-loss surgery. How do you choose? Begin by asking questions about experience, results, safety and support. Begin by choosing a program that's designated as a national Bariatric Center of Excellence.
Health Library
Learn more about healthy weight management in the health library.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my skin sag? What happens to my stomach? Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about weight-loss surgery.
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