Would you like to optimize health and wellness?
Do you find fad diets unsustainable?

Weight loss surgery may be your solution!

Weight loss surgery has been found to be the most effective tool to lose weight and keep it off.
The first step is to learn whether bariatric surgery is right for you. Click here to see if you qualify.
If so, please ask your PCP for a referral to the bariatric program.

The bariatric surgery program is fully accredited at Reliant Medical Group

Reliant Medical Group’s Bariatric Medicine Program at Saint Vincent Hospital has been accredited as a Comprehensive Center by the MBSAQIP*. MBSAQIP’s purpose is improving and protecting the care of bariatric surgical patients.

Dr. Arcand, director of Reliant Medical Group’s Bariatric Surgery Program, on the function and benefits of bariatric surgery.

Patient Testimonial: Paul – Bariatric Weight Loss Program

We offer a team approach that includes:

• Surgeons
• Registered dietitians
• Psychologists
• Physical Therapists

Why is our bariatric surgery program right for you?

• We foster a long-term relationship with each patient.
• We offer personal attention and support to meet your needs.
• We offer virtual appointments for your convenience.
• There are no start-up fees to join our program.
• We have successfully performed over 2,000 surgeries.
• We provide a non-surgical track for patients not interested in surgery.
• Our patients LOVE our program! But don’t take our word for it… view our patient testimonials!

In preparation for bariatric surgery we provide:

• Classes and individual sessions in Nutrition, Behavioral Health, and Physical Therapy.
• Comprehensive medical testing before surgery.

After bariatric surgery we provide:

• Regular follow up appointments with Nutrition, Surgery, and Behavioral Health
• Free monthly support group
• Monthly recipes to help keep you on track

Why is support after bariatric surgery so important?

Bariatric surgery is a helpful weight loss tool.  However, research shows long-term success is dependent upon commitment to a healthy lifestyle and follow up care with your nutrition, behavioral health and bariatric surgery team.  Learn more about the options for support after bariatric surgery.

*Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program.