How Bariatric Surgery Can Help with Weight-Related Health Concerns

You’ve tried dieting and exercising, but the weight won’t come off or if it does, it comes back. It can be discouraging.

But the team at the Beacon Kalamazoo Bariatric Center can help you break that cycle, with expert care and support designed to help you lose weight and keep it off.

Dr. Laurel Tangalakis, a surgeon at Beacon Kalamazoo, says bariatric surgery can do more than help patients lose weight, it can also improve or even resolve conditions like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnea. Many patients see better blood sugar control, lower blood pressure and improved cholesterol levels. For those with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), weight loss may also help regulate hormones and reduce symptoms.

“Weight loss requires a range of tools, including diet and exercise, medications and surgery,” Dr. Tangalakis said. “Surgery is a tool that stays with people for life.”

Check with your health insurance plan to find out if your policy covers bariatric surgery and whether there are any requirements.

To learn more about weight-loss surgery options at Beacon Kalamazoo, visit BeaconHealthSystem.org.