Life after bariatric surgery
Get support for weight managementLife after bariatric surgery is full of possibilities
At any age, taking charge of your health and nutrition is an important part of your overall well-being. But that doesn't mean it's always easy. Need support to manage your weight? Looking for healthy recipes after bariatric surgery? No matter your needs, consider us your weight loss-partner for life.
Healthy recipes
Nutritionists are great weight-loss partners who serve up recipes to manage your weight and bariatric recipes to enjoy after surgery. From healthy muffins to cauliflower steaks, managing your health is easy as (healthy) pie.
Patients share their bariatric surgery experience
Sometimes the best information on weight loss comes from those who’ve gone through it themselves. See the impact weight loss and bariatric surgery has:
Learn more about bariatric surgery
Have you been thinking about weight-loss surgery? Looking for information to share with friends or family? Read about it all, from exercise tips to what you can expect from a weight-loss program.
Bariatric surgery and weight-loss success stories
Hear firsthand how bariatric surgery and weight management support has helped so many live life to the fullest:
Weight management and nutrition services at Geisinger
Our weight-loss specialists are dedicated to providing personalized care and helping you feel your best. We offer:
- Focused care – From diet and exercise to bariatric surgery, everyone’s needs are different. Our weight-loss specialists will partner with you to create a treatment plan that meets your unique needs
- Minimally invasive surgery – We use minimally invasive techniques, such as robotic surgery, whenever possible. This means smaller surgical incisions, shorter recovery and getting back to your daily activities sooner.
- Experience – Geisinger’s ProvenCare® Bariatric program is nationally recognized as a tool to ensure our patients receive the highest level of care. Our bariatric program maintains Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) accreditation. MBSAQIP is a national program that sets strict standards for high-quality bariatric care.
- Teamwork – Lifestyle and behavioral education, support groups, nutritional counseling and medical care all help you succeed before and after bariatric surgery. Personalized education and support keep you moving toward your weight-loss goals.