Weight-Loss Procedure Checklist

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If you’re struggling with weight loss, we know how frustrating that can be — especially if traditional dieting and exercise haven’t worked and the weight or related conditions have kept you from living your best life.

At Norton Weight Management Services, you’ll find everything you need to take control. We offer the latest surgical and weight loss solutions, nutritional and behavioral counseling, personalized and group support and ongoing follow-up care. We’ve helped thousands of men and women throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana find life-changing success. We can do the same for you.

Medical Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Checklist

You may qualify for a weight loss procedure if you are:

  • Between ages 18 and 65
  • Body mass index (BMI) of 40 or above
  • Have tried or currently are trying to lose weight through other means, such as diet and exercise
  • Not drug or alcohol dependent
  • Psychologically ready for weight loss surgery and willing to commit to a new lifestyle
  • Struggling with a weight-related condition such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or obstructive sleep apnea

Start Your Journey With a Free Seminar

If you’re considering life-changing weight loss surgery, be sure to join us for a free informational session. A bariatric surgeon will help explore your options, answer any questions and see if we can help you start feeling and living your best.

Once you have taken the seminar, please fill out the patient packet and email weightmanagement@nortonhealthcare.org to submit. Someone from our office will be in touch with next steps.

Why Norton Weight Management Services?

No health system in Louisville or Southern Indiana has been providing weight loss surgery and medical weight loss care longer than Norton Weight Management Services.

  • Norton Weight Management Services is recognized for superior care by the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital is designated as a Blue Distinction Center+ by Anthem for expertise and efficiency in bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery). These designations may be a requirement of your health insurance provider.
  • We are experienced with a full range of the latest weight loss surgery options, including gastric bypass, gastric banding and gastric sleeve.
  • Our weight loss services include guidance through the life-changing process and support through your lifelong commitment to health.
  • Our board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeons perform more than 500 procedures each year.
  • We typically use minimally invasive procedures, meaning most patients have just a few small incisions and may experience less pain, fewer complications and faster recovery.
  • Our comprehensive approach means you’ll be connected with the Norton Healthcare system — the largest in Louisville and Southern Indiana.
  • Our providers put you first with educational seminars, support groups, presurgical visits and testing, spacious patient rooms, a demonstration kitchen, and more at our Dupont Road location.
  • Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital is recognized for superior care by the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. It is also designated as a Blue Distinction Center+ by Anthem for expertise and efficiency in bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery). These designations may be a requirement of your health insurance provider.

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