The surgeons and staff at St. Francis Regional Medical Center and Allina Health’s Bariatric Centers of Excellence have helped thousands of patients take a step toward a healthier life through weight loss surgery.
Attend a free seminar to learn more about surgery, and get answers to your questions without any cost or obligation. Bring a family member or friend if you like. Seminars will cover:
- Current surgical options
- Benefits and limitations of weight loss surgery
- Lifestyle and behavior changes associated with the surgery
- Insurance approval process
Candidates who may qualify for weight loss surgery:
- Have a body mass index (BMI) greater than 35
- May have other diagnosed diseases associated with obesity, such as "
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Type 2 diabetes
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Heart disease
- Reflux esophagitis
- Are prepared to commit to lifelong dietary, exercise and other lifestyle changes that will be necessary following surgery.
To find a class in your area, go to Events and Classes and search under the topic "Weight loss surgery." Using your ZIP code will give you the support groups and classes closest to your home.