Bariatric Services at Saint Mary's

Chronic obesity increases your chances of developing high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain types of cancers. When diet, exercise, and other lifestyle changes simply aren't enough to help you lose weight, groundbreaking medical advances in the surgical treatment of obesity can help you reduce your risk of developing these conditions.

As an American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) Center of Excellence, Saint Mary's and Western Bariatric Institute are committed to providing unsurpassed bariatric surgical care in Northern Nevada.

Our dedicated team of professional physicians, nurses, and other specialists are ready to work with you to develop an individualized treatment plan, customizing your care to ensure that you can return to your normal routine as quickly as possible.

Safe, quality-based care, and your satisfaction are our goals, and we invite you to learn more about our comprehensive suite of bariatric services.

What is Bariatrics?

Bariatrics is the field of medicine that offers treatment for individuals who are overweight, with comprehensive strategies including diet and nutrition counseling, exercise, behavior modification, lifestyle changes, and the prescription of certain medications and surgical interventions to help individuals manage chronic weight problems.

Bariatric Surgery at Saint Mary's

Saint Mary's and Western Bariatric Institute are proud to offer the following bariatric surgery procedures:

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band (a.k.a. Lap Band ™)

Psychosocial Assessment

The decision to have bariatric surgery can be a complex and challenging undertaking. A comprehensive psychosocial assessment can help you identify emotional obstacles to your success. Pre-operative and post-operative counseling with Saint Mary's clinical nurse specialist can help you stay on-track with your goals and your lifestyle changes. Ongoing visits are scheduled as part of an individualized success plan and an ongoing support system to meet your needs.

For more information, call:

Carol Bradley
Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
Saint Mary's Center for Health
645 N Arlington Ave., Suite 200
Reno, NV 89503
Phone: (775) 770-3174

Nutrition Counseling Services

Outpatient nutrition counseling is an essential component of weight loss surgery, designed to maintain your health while achieving maximum weight loss and making permanent behavior changes. Ongoing visits are scheduled into a tailored plan to meet your individual needs. Individual visits address general nutrition needs before and after surgery, the establishment of a healthy lifestyle, and assistance with changing problem areas related to weight. A comprehensive approach is taken to give you the tools necessary to not only lose weight but also keep it off for a lifetime.

For more information, call:

Outpatient Nutrition Services
Saint Mary's Center for Health
645 N Arlington Ave., Suite 200
Phone: (775) 770-6063

Saint Mary's Center for Health & Fitness

Saint Mary's Center for Health & Fitness is a medically based fitness center that provides an atmosphere that promotes active, healthy lifestyles for individuals at all fitness levels, with state-of-the-art equipment, a professional and caring staff, and innovative programs designed to help you incorporate the joy of fitness into your life.

We can help you maintain reach and maintain your weight loss goals, which is especially important as part of the comprehensive treatment approach to bariatric weight loss surgery.

For more information, call:

Saint Mary's Center for Health & Fitness
645 N. Arlington Ave.
Reno, NV 89503
Phone: (775) 770-3800

Additional Information on the Web

Western Bariatric Institute Web Site

American Society for Bariatric Surgery

Saint Mary's Center for Health and Fitness

CMS-Approved Bariatric Center Listing

CMS Nevada-Approved Bariatric Center Listing

Surgical Review Corporation Introduction to ASBS Centers of Excellence

The Value of Ongoing Psychological Support for the Bariatric Patient, Surgeon, and Multidisciplinary Team