What is Bariatric Surgery?

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Weight reduction programs, fad diets and exercise don't always work. When people are morbidly obese (described as being more than 100 pounds over your ideal body weight) surgery may be the best answer.

Surgery for the treatment of morbid obesity has been performed for over 20 years. Recently, surgical techniques have been improved and refined, which means there are fewer complication and side effects.

Between 70-80 percent of patients having surgery for obesity can expect long term weight loss if they follow all the postoperative guidelines. Patients can also expect to either eliminate or reduce the severity of most of their problems, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, orthopedic pain, etc. For almost all patients who succeed at losing weight after bariatric surgery, lifestyle improves along with self-esteem and many people resume a very active life.

We have been performing weight loss surgery at Adirondack Medical Center since 2000. There are various types of weight loss surgical procedures. Michael Hill, M.D. and Taesun Moon, D.O. are performing four different types of weight loss surgery.

Entering the Program
The first step in our program is to attend a free, information session. To reserve a seat, or for more information, please call (518) 897-2531.

Please click on the name of each procedure for a more detailed description and diagram of the type of surgery:

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

Duodenal Switch

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (Lap-Band)

Sleeve Gastrectomy

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AMC is accredited by the Joint Commission. Click here to view the JCAHO Public Notice.

AMC is accredited by the Healthcare Accreditation Facilities Program.

Adirondack Medical Center's Bariatric Program and Dr. Michael Hill have been designated as a Center of Excellence by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery.