The OSF Little Company of Mary Bariatric Surgery Center is committed to high standards of quality for its surgical procedures as well as the complete lifestyle assistance that must accompany them.
Bariatric surgery is a medically proven way to treat obesity and has helped many people live a more fulfilling, active and healthier life. But it is part of an entire process of change.
You may have already tried to lose weight through diet and exercise, and these major lifestyle changes haven’t worked. You might want to be able to play with your kids, climb the stairs again, and you wonder if you’ll have support before, during and after bariatric surgery.
That’s why our entire team is here for you. This section prepares you for weight loss surgery and explains the different surgical options available at our center.
Bariatric surgery can be particularly effective because it decreases the amount of food a patient can intake or reduces the amount the body can absorb or metabolize. The result of these procedures and continued support is that, over time, patients can lose up to 60-80% of their excess body weight over one year with gastric bypass surgery.
The OSF Little Company of Mary Bariatric Surgery Center is an accredited program and recognized by national organizations for our expertise, multidisciplinary approach to care and focus on our patients’ wellbeing.
The typical candidate for bariatric treatment at OSF Little Company of Mary is 18-64 years old or has a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater.
A patient is also a candidate if their BMI is between 35 and 40 and has one of the following obesity-related conditions:
All candidates should have tried yet failed multiple weight loss attempts through diets, exercise, behavior changes or weight loss drugs and exhibit a willingness to participate in the multidisciplinary program at OSF Little Company of Mary. A strong determination and commitment to changing your lifestyle partnered with education are the main tools any bariatric patient needs to be a truly successful candidate.
Schedule a consultation: (708) 229-4018
Talk with our bariatric coordinator: (708) 229-4007
Sleeve Gastrectomy | Gastric Bypass | |
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Number of surgeries performed at OSF LCMMC 2022 | 221 | 34 |
30-day Occurrence rates at OSF LCMMC 2022 | |
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Surgical Site Infection | 5 |
Bleeding | 1 |
Leak | 0 |
Pneumonia | 2 |
Average length of stay | 1.2 days |