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Our Team
Welcome to the online home
of The Bariatric Center of Lee Memorial Health System. This
combined outpatient and
hospital-based service is conveniently located to serve Lee
County and the surrounding communities.
Hospitals around the
country are recognizing the demand for surgical weight loss
programs. Morbid obesity, defined as being 100 pounds or more
above your ideal weight, is the No. 2 preventable cause of
death in the United States.
Along with the
psychological impact of morbid obesity, there are significant
health issues that effect the body's mechanical and metabolic
functions. These other health issues affect nearly every organ
in the body and produce serious illnesses, including diabetes,
heart disease, gall bladder disease, gastroesophageal reflux
disease, sleep apnea, respiratory insufficiency, high
cholesterol, and arthritic symptoms in weight-bearing joints,
just to name a few.
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Why choose Lee Center for Weight
Management?
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Our center offers both non-surgical and
surgical approaches to weight loss.
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Our surgeon is fellowship trained in
laparoscopic and bariatric surgery.
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Our weight loss program is designed to
provide the most personal attention by health care
providers trained in the latest in surgical technology.
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We have a specially-trained operating room
surgical weight loss team.
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Our weight management dietitians have
specialized training in obesity management.
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Our dietitians will provide you with a
nutritional consultation necessary in order to proceed with
weight loss surgery.
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Our medical weight management program is
available to you if required by your insurance carrier.
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Our Bariatric
Program Coordinator is a registered nurse with extensive
training in bariatric surgery.
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The pre- and post-operative education,
nurse follow-up visits, pre-operative clearances and support
groups are offered at multiple locations.
Take control of your future!
For details regarding our next information
session on laparoscopic adjustable
gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy or gastric
bypass surgery, please call and register at 239-343-9966.
Information Sessions are held monthly
in the evening. At these information sessions, the surgeon will
give you an informative lecture about weight loss surgery,
leaving plenty of time for your questions. Call 239-343-9966
to register and receive information on the next informational
session.
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