Fletcher Allen, a Vermont university hospital and medical center, serves all of
Vermont and the northern New York region. Located in Burlington, Fletcher Allen is a regional, academic healthcare center and teaching hospital in alliance with the University of Vermont.
Bariatric Surgery for Weight Loss
- Obesity (Bariatric) Surgery
- 353 Blair Park Road
Williston, VT, 05495 - Phone: 802-847-3330
- Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM
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Fletcher Allen Bariatric Surgery offers several weight loss surgery options for patients looking to dramatically reduce their weight. You’ve probably made several attempts to take control of your weight through diet and exercise. But for many, that is not enough.
Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, has been shown to provide the longest period of sustained weight loss in patients who have tried other approaches without success. Our bariatric surgery program offers a team approach to weight loss with a focus on treating the whole person through an intensive pre-operative period. Our bariatric surgeons, nurse practitioner, dietitians and psychologist all evaluate and counsel the surgical candidate and, with the patient, determine the best option for weight loss surgery.
Considering weight loss surgery? Request more information about the Bariatric Program at Fletcher Allen, or call 802-847-3330.
Recognized as a Level 1 Bariatric Surgery Center for Weight Loss Surgery
The Bariatric Surgery Program at Fletcher Allen has been recognized by the American College of Surgeons as a Level 1 Bariatric Surgery Center, its highest level. The ACS BSCN Accreditation Program accredits facilities in the United States that have undergone an independent, voluntary, and rigorous peer evaluation in accordance with nationally recognized bariatric surgical standards. In addition the accreditation symbolizes institutional commitment and accountability for safe, high-quality surgical care, as evidenced by the documentation of performance indictors and the measurement of outcomes. Find a bariatric (weight loss) surgeon here in Vermont.
Bariatric Surgery Options Offered at Fletcher Allen
Currently, the Bariatric Surgery Program at Fletcher Allen offers three types of weightloss surgery:
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Bypass surgery, also known as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), slows the absorption of food and decreases calorie intake by creating a small stomach pouch. Our bariatric surgeons may offer candidates two options, open gastric bypass surgery and laproscopic gastric bypass surgery. Read more about gastric bypass surgery.
Gastric Banding (Lap-Band® Surgery)
Gastric banding, or Lap-Band® surgery involves a silicone ring is placed around the upper part of the stomach. The balloon inside the ring is then inflated to create a small pouch or deflated to correct for over-restriction. This makes you feel fuller sooner when eating regular high quality food. Read more about lap band surgery
Gastric Sleeve (Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy)
Gastric sleeve surgey is also referred to as a vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VGS). This bariatric surgery procedure removes the portion of the stomach which produces a hormone that stimulates hunger (ghrelin). The reduction in stomach size reduces your food intake and decrease the calories eaten at a meal. Read more about gastric sleeve surgery.
How Do I Become a Candidate for Bariatric Surgery?
Fletcher Allen follows eligibility standards set by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in determining which patients qualify for bariatric surgery. NIH mandates the eligible candidate have BMI (Body Mass Index) of at least 40, or a BMI of 35 with pre-existing co-morbid conditions, such as diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension.
- Read the steps involved in applying to the bariatric surgery program
- Understand the program criteria and pre-operative requirements
- Calculate your BMI (Body Mass Index)
- Request more information about your weight loss surgery options
Contact Fletcher Allen About Bariatric Surgery
The Bariatric Surgery Team at Fletcher Allen will help you determine whether you are a candidate for surgery. Find out if you are a candidate for Gastric Sleeve weight loss surgery or request more information about the program. You will receive a Bariatric Surgery Health Questionnaire, Informational Brochure and Patient Booklet. Once we receive the questionnaire from you, our staff will review it and will invite you to attend an introductory session held at our clinic.
Considering weight loss surgery? Request more information about the Bariatric Program at Fletcher Allen, or call 802-847-3330.
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