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Bariatric Services in Staunton, VA

A New Alternative to Antidepressant Medications

Over 40% of Americans can be classified as obese, with nearly 20% falling into the categories of severely or morbidly obese. You know this because you're in that number. You've tried and tried to lose the weight, either on your own or with a commercial weight loss program. But every single time, you gain the weight back, along with a few extra pounds.

More willpower, starvation diets, or back-breaking exercise regimens are not the cure-alls for stubborn weight problems. Bariatric surgery has provided millions of people with permanent and sustainable weight loss and could be the solution for you. Call Comprehensive Behavioral Health in Staunton, VA, to determine if you would be a candidate for our weight loss process.

Make an Informed Decision About Weight Loss Surgery

How it works

1. Pre-Operative Assessment
A bariatric services specialist will discuss your personal history and problems that contributed to your pattern of unhealthy eating, including:
- Socio-cultural factors
- Genetic & biological factors
- Psychological factors
2. Dietary Assessment
Our bariatric dietitian will assess your readiness for the procedure, including:
- Discussion of your medical history, medications, and any current reflux symptoms
- Analysis of existing digestive issues, including celiac disease, IBS, and IBD
- Test for Type 2 Diabetes or hypertension
- Discussion of your weight history throughout your life, especially your highest and lowest weight, and contributing behaviors
- Assess your current weight, desired goal weight, and your readiness to change your diet and behavior
3. Assessment & Approval of Procedure
We decide which type of bariatric surgery would best suit your goals and needs. The most popular procedures are:
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
- Adjustable gastric banding
- Vertical sleeve gastrectomy
Note that all of these surgeries have inherent risks, and are not a quick, simple fix for losing weight.
4. Aftercare Assessment
Our bariatric services team is here to support you in adapting to the changes in lifestyle, diet, and self-identity that commonly follow weight loss following surgery. If needed, we can refer you to professionals offering:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Psychoanalytic Therapy
- Integrative or Holistic Therapy
5. Monitoring & Support

Some bariatric patients experience digestive issues, nutritional deficiencies, or emotional difficulties following their procedure. Ongoing monitoring and support will allow us to gain a deeper understanding of your health status, and help you manage your conditions before your symptoms develop into a more serious condition.

Your life is calling - it wants you back

Severe obesity limits so much more than your mobility. It often leads to depression, isolation, suicidal thoughts, and other destructive behaviors that take you away from family and friends, and keep you from achieving your own potential. It doesn't have to be this way. Call Comprehensive Behavioral Health in Staunton, VA, for a no-obligation consultation with a bariatric surgeon. The sooner you start losing, the sooner you can start living!