Weight loss can be extremely difficult to achieve and sustain. When diet and exercise are not enough, bariatric surgery may be the answer. Watch the videos below to see how bariatric surgery changes lives. After undergoing bariatric surgery, these patients became nurses at Park Nicollet Bariatric Surgery Center to help others.
Personal stories as patients, and nurses too.
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When surgery is needed for treating obesity
Diet and exercise are very effective methods of losing weight, but sometimes, even the best intentions are not effective. In cases like these, bariatric surgery can provide a practical – and permanent – weight-loss option.
Are you mentally and emotionally ready for change?
To help with all the changes that come with bariatric surgery, patients need to be mentally and psychologically prepared. The Park Nicollet Bariatric Surgery Center team works together to help patients prepare for surgery – and succeed afterward.
Removing pounds, reducing health risks
Being overweight not only affects how a person looks, but also puts them at an increased risk for serious health concerns. When diet and exercise are not enough, some patients choose bariatric surgery, which can give them a whole new lease on life.
Nutritional counseling helps ensure success
Many factors contribute to excessive pounds or obesity. It could be a result of metabolism, genetics or how a person’s body uses nutrients. Learn how Park Nicollet bariatric patients are counseled to improve their long-term outcomes.
Medical weight management: an alternative to surgery
What if a person needs to lose a significant amount of weight, but is not a candidate for surgery or would prefer an alternative? Park Nicollet offers personalized diet and exercise plans that can help people lose weight and keep it off permanently.
