Thousands of women and men have undergone weight loss surgery in the U.S., and throughout the world. These men and women have shed thousands of pounds in excess weight and live healthier lives. In fact here at the DENVER CENTER for BARIATRIC SURGERY (“DCBS”) Dr. Snyder has preformed over 2000 surgeries and our patients have lost in excess of 148,503 pounds. Although weight loss surgery (“WLS”) has grown in popularity, it remains a difficult decision to make and that is why we are very methodical in the approach, education and the care that is provided to each patient along their weight loss journey.

You now see, read and hear about WLS everywhere. We’ve watched television and entertainment personalities from singer Carnie Wilson to recording star and American Idol judge Randy Jackson lose weight after gastric bypass surgery. On the face of it, WLS sounds like a simple, quick fix for those with long term obesity. Of course, nothing is ever that easy. WLS is definitely not for those who want a quick fix or who simply don’t want to diet.

Patients who undergo WLS are provided pre and post surgical nutritional classes. These classes are designed to help our patients identify healthy foods and establish good eating habits that assist in reaching and maintaining their ideal weight and thus live a healthier life. Exercise is also a key component in weight loss program. Patients who exercise at least thirty minutes a day following WLS lose weight thirty percent faster, as well as gain the overall health benefits of regular exercise. With many things in life this requires a firm and lifelong commitment to certain lifestyle changes on the part of the patient.