Characteristics of Class III Obesity

Class III obesity is often called severe obesity because of the increased mortality rates associated with it, as well as the substantially elevated occurrence of accompanying diseases (comorbidities) caused or worsened by obesity. These comorbidities include: Fatty liver disease Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) Heart disease High blood pressure Infertility Lipid abnormalities Osteoarthritis Painful joint degeneration Venous insufficiency Asthma Sleep apnea Diabetes mellitus

Treating Class III Obesity

Obesity is progressive in nature. The more severe it becomes, the more difficult it is to lose weight and maintain weight loss over time. Most people with class III obesity have struggled with conventional long-term weight loss treatments (diet, exercise and behavior modification) or pharmaceutical intervention. In these cases, a surgical approach can be beneficial. Our team can help you understand which approach will best meet your needs.

Bariatric Surgery and Weight Loss Care

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Taking control of your health can be empowering, especially when you discover how easy it can be with the right support along the way. We’re here to help you overcome obesity with bariatric surgery options that you can feel good about, from experts who have your whole health in mind.

We’re here to help you find the right physician that’s convenient for you.

Innovative Care and Trusted Weight-Loss Surgery

Robotic Bariatric Surgery

Our bariatric surgeons utilize all the latest technology, including robotic surgery, to enhance the performance of bariatric procedures.
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass has long been considered the gold standard of weight-loss surgeries. It can help reduce your body mass, medications and your likelihood of needing additional surgeries.
Duodenal Switch Procedure

The duodenal switch is the most effective operation to improve and resolve diabetes for people with very high triglyceride or cholesterol levels and for people with BMIs greater than 50.
Sleeve Gastrectomy

During sleeve gastrectomy surgery, up to 80% of your stomach is removed, leaving a narrow tubular stomach. This encourages gastrointestinal hormone production to reduce hunger and appetite.
Gastric Band Revision

For patients who have had problems or poor weight loss with their adjustable gastric band, gastric band removal or revision to another bariatric operation may be the answer.

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A Choice That Could Change Your Life

We’re here to support your fresh start with safe, effective weight-loss surgery that could change your life for the better.

Bariatric surgery changes the way your body handles and metabolizes food, helping you achieve long-term weight loss of a large percentage of your excess body weight.

While many people choose it to improve their physical health and treat serious medical conditions like diabetes, it can also improve your overall health, with benefits like:

Improved quality of life
Improved self-esteem
Increased ability for physical activities
Reduced dependence on medications
Reduced risk of disease
Improved fertility and hormone levels
Improved sexual function

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According to the World Health Organization, two-thirds of Americans are overweight (have a BMI of 25 and higher) and more than one-third are obese (have a BMI of 30 or higher).
Obesity is recognized as a disease by national and international governments and medical and scientific societies.

The more you understand about this disease, the more empowered you’ll be to make a positive change in your life.

Characteristics of Class III Obesity: Class III obesity is often called severe obesity because of the increased mortality rates associated with it, as well as the substantially elevated occurrence of accompanying diseases (comorbidities) caused or worsened by obesity.

These comorbidities include:

Fatty liver disease

Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)

Heart disease

High blood pressure

Infertility

Lipid abnormalities

Osteoarthritis

Painful joint degeneration

Venous insufficiency

Asthma

Sleep apnea

Diabetes mellitus
Treating Class III Obesity: Obesity is progressive in nature. The more severe it becomes, the more difficult it is to lose weight and maintain weight loss over time.

Most people with class III obesity have struggled with conventional long-term weight loss treatments (diet, exercise and behavior modification) or pharmaceutical intervention.

In these cases, a surgical approach can be beneficial. Our team can help you understand which approach will best meet your needs.

Our Team Pioneering Bariatric Surgeries

“We feel like we help patients experience positive change in every area of their lives. Our mission is their well-being.”

Melissa Bagloo, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Gustavo Bello, MD, FACS
Christian Birkedal, MD
Kambiz S Kadkhodayan, MD

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Shiva Seetahal, MD, FASMBS
Dennis Smith, MD, FACS, FASMBS

What Our Patients Say

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This was my first surgery ever. I would recommend this program to anyone. I’m a firm believer. This is not a solution, but a tool.

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Expect to be amazed at how easy it really is. I only wish it hadn’t taken me so long to make this decision.

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Weight-Loss Surgery Can Transform Your Life

Healthy Change You Can See and Feel

Innovative Care and Trusted Weight-Loss Surgery

Robotic Bariatric Surgery

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery

Duodenal Switch Procedure

Sleeve Gastrectomy

Gastric Band Revision

A Choice That Could Change Your Life

Feel Empowered to Understand Obesity

Our Team Pioneering Bariatric Surgeries

Melissa Bagloo, MD, FACS, FASMBS

Gustavo Bello, MD, FACS

Christian Birkedal, MD

Kambiz S Kadkhodayan, MD

Shiva Seetahal, MD, FASMBS

Dennis Smith, MD, FACS, FASMBS

What Our Patients Say

What Our Patients Say

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