Tampa General Hospital offers a full range of surgical weight loss/bariatric procedures including gastric bypass, lap band, and revisional surgery by the most experienced surgical team in the area, having performed more than 1,800 procedures since 1998.
Because TGH has a proven record of excellent short and long-term outcomes, the American Society for Bariatric Surgery has named TGH a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. TGH's bariatric services also received Gold Seal Certification from The Joint Commission.
Tampa General provides patients with a full spectrum of pre- and post-operative care in an obesity-friendly environment. Services include:
Comprehensive assessment with experienced bariatric physicians, dieticians, exercise physiologists and psychologists
Physician-monitored weight management programs (including those tailored to decrease risk of surgery by decreasing pre-operative weight)
Complete post-operative care programs including medical care for complications, nutritional intervention and psychological assistance
Long-term support to help ensure goals are maintained and to assist in the prevention of post-operative weight gain
Support groups that focus on issues such as how to adjust to your new body, ordering meals when eating out, supplements, how to handle medications and stress eating.
