Bariatric Surgery Program

The Bariatrics Program at St. John's Hospital is a comprehensive clinic that treats people with obesity concerns and issues. We offer a well-rounded medical management and surgical program which treats each patient as an individual. We feel this is what sets us apart from other weight loss programs.

Many people struggling with morbid obesity cannot achieve significant weight loss through diet and exercise alone.

What is morbid obesity?

Morbid obesity is when your weight threatens either your health or life. It is a disease in which the accumulation of excess fatty tissue interferes with other bodily organs causing serious, life-threatening health problems, including:

• diabetes
• high blood pressure
• premature joint stress
• sleep problems
• many other health concerns

Through bariatric (or weight loss) surgery, along with a change in dietary habits, most people can improve their lives dramatically. The term bariatric surgery is used to describe the various surgical procedures available to treat obesity by modifying the gastrointestinal tract to reduce nutrient intake and/or absorption.

Determining morbid obesity

To determine if weight loss surgery is right for you, you must first calculate your obesity level using a BMI Calculator.

Take the first step

If you are ready to make the move toward a healthier, more energetic you, contact us at
(217) 545-5878 for an initial consultation to see if weight loss surgery is right for you.