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At Ochsner, we offer weight loss options for all your weight loss needs – ranging from losing a few pounds to much more. Whether you need to lose weight for health reasons or to maintain a healthy lifestyle, we are here for you throughout your entire weight loss journey. The mission of our comprehensive weight loss program is to improve your health and help you achieve the highest quality of life possible by providing surgical and non-surgical weight loss options.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM OCHSNER

IS WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Are you between the ages of 18 and 70?
• Do you have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of at least 40?
• Do you have a BMI greater than 35 with one or more serious obesity-related conditions such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, high cholesterol, heartburn or obstructive sleep apnea?
• Have you made unsuccessful attempts at weight loss?
• Are you emotionally willing and motivated to participate in lifestyle change?

To learn more about the surgical options available to you and to speak with an Ochsner provider, sign up for an online or in-person seminar by calling 

ONLINE SEMINAR

Ready to take the next step to better your life? To attend a Bariatrics Weight Loss Surgery seminar, please call

The Bariatric Surgery Program at Ochsner Medical Center has received accreditation from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program with the designation of MBSAQIP Accredited Center- Comprehensive.​

Services include:

• Comprehensive Weight Loss
• Orbera™ gastric balloon
• Sleeve gastrectomy
• Lap-band surgery
• Gastric bypass
• Bariatric revision procedures

Ochsner now offers a non-invasive weight loss procedure for patients to manage weight loss. Orbera™ combines a clinically tested and proven medical device, with a customized plan developed by Ochsner’s care team to effectively manage weight loss. This weight loss program will help you create healthy lifestyle habits and maintain your weight loss over time.

Orbera™ is a cash only procedure, not covered by insurance. Please call                            for more information.

ORBERA™ GASTRIC BALLOON

Comprehensive  Weight Loss

• Monthly clinic visits
• Supervision by a licensed healthcare provider
• Meal plan development
• Exercise guidelines
• Short-term and long-term medication

Weight loss Options:

• A variety of weight loss options to meet your needs, including surgical and non-surgical
• FREE Weight Loss Surgery seminars to learn about your options at Ochsner and to get your questions answered. For a full listing of upcoming seminars at Ochsner Medical Center – Jefferson Hwy., reference the below listing. 
• Guidance and information on proper diet, vitamin supplementation and daily exercise.
• Financial support from a counselor. 
• An increased quality of life decreases medical expenses and prolong life.
• Long-term post-bariatric surgery support groups. 

Ochsner’s certified physicians develop individualized diet and exercise plans, prescribe medications, and help to manage patients’ pre- and post-op bariatric surgery.

Weight Loss options:
Life Changing Steps Begin Here

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