Diabetes Care
Maintaining a healthy body weight can help you prevent diabetes, or manage the condition better.
Minimally invasive, fully transformative
Surgical weight loss, also known as bariatric surgery, refers to a number of procedures that permanently alter your stomach (and sometimes your small intestine) to help you lose weight. These procedures are typically performed through small incisions, which reduces risk and makes recovery faster.
People who have weight-loss surgery lose an average of 50 to 70 percent of their excess body weight within two years of the procedure, and often keep it off. They also experience significant improvements in weight-related conditions, such as GERD, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, or type 2 diabetes.
More information on how to get started
In Southeast Michigan your options are:
- Call: 888.899.4600
- Register for a free virtual informational seminar
- Contact your primary care doctor for a referral
In Southwest Michigan your options are:
- Call 269.687.4673
- Watch an online video and complete a quick form
- Contact your primary care doctor for a referral
In West Michigan your options are:
- Call: 616.772.8014
- Register to learn more about virtual or in person seminar options
- Contact your primary care doctor for a referral
Why Corewell Health
We support patients through every step of their journey with excellent care from pre- to post-op. Our team of surgeons, dieticians, behavioral health counselors, exercise physiologists, and physical therapists can help you keep the weight off and overcome any physical, mental, or medical challenges you might face.
Peer-reviewed excellence
We have several accredited Comprehensive Centers under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®). To earn this designation, surgery centers must be able to perform all approved bariatric procedures, provide patients with a multi-disciplinary pre-operative and post-operative care program, and maintain rigorous quality and safety standards and outcomes. Current Comprehensive Centers include:
- Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital
- Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital
- Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids
- Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital
- Corewell Heath Lakeland Hospitals - Niles
- Corewell Health Wayne Hospital
- Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak
- Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital
Treatments and services
Our surgeons use minimally invasive techniques to help minimize risks and recovery time. The type of surgery will depend on your situation and will be discussed and determined with your doctor, and the multidisciplinary team will ensure you're supported every step of the way.
Gastric bypass surgery
During the procedure, the stomach is divided in two. A small pouch of less than one ounce becomes your “new stomach,” and is connected directly to the small intestine, bypassing a part of the intestine. With a smaller stomach, you can’t eat as much before feeling full, and your body won’t absorb as many calories from the food you do eat.
Bariatric behavioral support
Bariatric surgery is life changing. If needed, our experts can help you manage any issues that arise before or after bariatric surgery, including mood challenges like depression or anxiety, emotional eating, lifestyle modifications, and more.
Gastric sleeve surgery
During the procedure, also known as a sleeve gastrectomy, surgeons remove approximately 75% of your stomach, with the remaining portion forming a banana-shaped “sleeve” or pouch connecting the esophagus and small intestine. With a smaller stomach, your body won’t produce as many hunger-causing hormones, which can reduce your appetite and cravings. You also won’t need to eat as much before feeling full.
Revisional bariatric surgery
Revisional bariatric surgery, also known as revision weight loss surgery, is for patients who have had bariatric surgery that was not successful. Your doctor will determine if your condition is severe enough to require another procedure.
Are you a candidate for weight-loss surgery?
You may be eligible for surgical weight loss if you are 18 years old or older and meet any of the following criteria:
- You have a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 40. (If you are unsure of your BMI, consult your doctor or use an online BMI calculator.)
- You have a BMI greater than 30 and at least one serious weight-related medical condition, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or obstructive sleep apnea.
- You are 100 or more pounds overweight and have not been successful at losing weight through other methods.
Because bariatric surgery permanently changes your digestive system, you will need to commit to making lifelong lifestyle changes involving diet, exercise, and medications.
Please contact your insurance provider to confirm your coverage.
What to expect
Pre-surgical preparation
Procedure
Post-surgery care
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We can contact your insurance for coverage information, look at payment plan options, check your eligibility for financial assistance, and more.
Lifestyle Medicine
Personalized coaching and support in West Michigan to help you nourish, move, restore, connect, and live healthier.
Nutrition
Healthy eating is foundational for overall health, as well as managing a host of chronic conditions.
Sleep Health
Poor sleep quality can result in many health issues, including obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
Wellness and Lifestyle Resources
Educational resources to help you live a healthier life, including recipes, mental health tips, and more.