The first step to a healthier you

There are times when dieting and exercise alone are not the answer. Sometimes losing excess body weight and keeping it off requires more than simply changing habits. We offer a range of proven bariatric surgical options as well as a complete support program to help patients lose weight and keep it off.

The Center for Surgical Management at Gwinnett Medical Center–Duluth, has the expert staff to offer the latest surgical weight loss and weight management options. Our goal is to help patients successfully deal with obesity-related medical conditions in the safest, most effective way possible for them.

We take a whole-patient approach
We're here to help you. We know this can be a life-changing decision. We offer a comprehensive bariatric program that focuses on your needs pre-, during and post-surgery, including:

  • Informational seminars
  • Surgery-specific online educational videos
  • Nutritional counseling and classes
  • Cooking classes
  • Psychological assessment
  • Behavioral health support
  • Life coaching classes
  • Physical activity classes
  • Surgical planning and pre-op class
  • Clothing exchange closet
  • Long-term support
  • Extensive follow-up care

It's about making your life better
Bariatrics includes a group of surgical procedures aimed at improving the health and overall quality of life of morbidly obese patients. To accommodate the differences between patients, we offer several types of bariatric surgery, including:

  • Gastric banding—An implanted device that slows the movement of food into your stomach, helping you consume less. For information about the new lowered FDA approved BMI standards for gastric banding, click here.
  • Gastric bypass—A proven surgery which creates a small new stomach and routes food past your old stomach.
  • Gastric sleeve resection—A reduction of the overall size of your stomach.

Benefits of bariatric surgery
A bariatric surgical patient can be potentially cured of numerous medical diseases caused by obesity, including but not limited to type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, urinary stress incontinence, infertility and fatty liver disease.

Bariatric surgery is a proven method; it offers patients the tools that, with their commitment to making the necessary changes, will result in lasting weight loss and improved health. Learn more about the benefits of bariatric surgery.

Making bariatric surgery easier
While there are several different steps in the bariatric surgery process, we want to make it as easy as possible for our patients. One measure we have taken to aid pre- and post-bariatric surgery patients is the Exemplo Medical Patient Portal.

This easy-to-use computer program allows patients to complete their registration, track the pre-surgery certification process, and manage weight loss and exercise after surgery. Register now for a free seminar and after you attend, you’ll receive your patient portal information.

For more information, please call 678-312-6200, or complete the online form, and someone will contact you.