Monday, June 2, 2008

Lafayette to learn more about bariatric surgery

Greater Lafayette residents can learn more about bariatric surgery at two special informational sessions at St. Elizabeth's Regional Health in Lafayette.

Topics for the program include:
  • Gastric bypass, gastric sleeve and Lap-Band surgeries for losing weight
  • How losing weight improves your health and reduces your risk factors for cancers, heart disease and more.
  • Is surgery right for you
  • The insurance approval process for bariatric surgery
  • Life after bariatric surgery
The programs will be held from noon to 12:45 p.m. and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, in the Kathryn Weil Center. Attendance is free, but registration is recommended. Call (765) 449-5133 Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8 am and 6 pm., or register online through the St. Francis Weight Loss Center Web site.

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