Bariatric is the medical term for obesity; we named our program Banner Bariatrics because caring for people with obesity is our specialty.
Bariatric Surgery or “Weight Loss” Surgery is a treatment for health problems related to morbid obesity. Different types of surgical procedures are used to change the stomach and/or small intestine in ways that reduce hunger and promote weight loss. Bariatric surgery is reserved for patients who have tried and failed at diets and exercise, and have a significant amount of weight to lose. Are you a candidate for bariatric surgery 
After surgery, most patients are able to stop taking some or all of their medications for diseases such as Diabetes Type 2, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and gastric reflux (persistent heartburn). Many patients with sleep apnea (difficulty breathing at night) are able to breath normally during sleep as a direct result of weight loss after surgery.
The best source of information about bariatric surgery is an experienced bariatric surgeon. The surgeons at Banner Health provide free information sessions to talk to you about the benefits, risks and other details of bariatric surgery. Please attend one today!