WEIGHT LOSS AND OBESITY CARE AT MAYO CLINIC
Weight loss is a personal journey. But you don’t have to take the journey alone.
At Mayo Clinic, we offer ongoing support and the solutions you need to successfully lose weight. Whether your goal is to improve a chronic condition, relieve uncomfortable symptoms or prepare for surgery, our team works with you to personalize your weight-loss plan. We look out for your emotional health and guide you toward a healthier lifestyle, offering standard and innovative treatments to help you get there.
Weight loss: Why choose Mayo Clinic?
Obesity is a chronic condition requiring lifelong medical care. With the right treatment and resources, you can reach a healthier weight and feel your best. Under our care, you can expect:
- Weight-loss procedures (bariatric) expertise. Our specialized physicians and surgeons perform hundreds of weight-loss procedures and surgeries a year, some of which are extremely complex. This extensive experience helps us individualize treatments, use advanced techniques to reduce pain and recovery time, and improve outcomes.
- Leading-edge bariatric revisions. We revise previous bariatric surgery using advanced surgical techniques and noninvasive procedures, including transoral outlet reduction (TORe). In select cases, procedures like TORe offer a nonsurgical way to revise failed bariatric surgery and adjust prior solutions that weakened over time.
- Individualized support. We approach obesity care from every angle before creating a personalized weight-loss plan. We get to know your habits, lifestyle, and weight-loss goals to create a plan for success that includes your overall health, goals, and preferences.
- Access to innovative weight-loss solutions. Mayo Clinic is a leader in bariatric research. We are working to improve and combine procedures, treatment methods, and medication to achieve better long-term outcomes. You’ll have access to innovative clinical trials as a treatment option.
- Multidisciplinary support. Besides physicians and surgeons, your care team includes bariatric nurses, mental health professionals, and nutritionists who provide personalized support, guidance, and solutions.
- Long-term partnership. You can count on Mayo Clinic throughout your weight-loss journey. We offer virtual appointments and schedule in-person visits to minimize the time you need to spend away from home.
Your treatment plan may include:
Weight-loss medications.
Weight-loss drugs are not a quick fix for obesity. But they may offer the physical support you need while transitioning to a healthier lifestyle. Mayo Clinic offers a full range of obesity medications that can help you lose weight by:
- Suppressing your appetite
- Helping you feel full
- Limiting the amount of fat your body absorbs
Bariatric endoscopy.
Our advanced endoscopy team specializes in bariatric treatments performed through the mouth. We use a thin, flexible tube (endoscope) with a camera and light to provide minimally invasive treatments. Advanced endoscopic procedures at Mayo Clinic aren’t generally available at other hospitals and involve less discomfort and a faster recovery.
Learn more about endoscopic procedures we offer for obesity.
Metabolic (weight-loss) surgery.
Mayo Clinic is recognized as a Center of Excellence by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program. Our surgeons use the latest technology and safest techniques to provide the best possible surgical outcomes.
Learn more about metabolic surgery at Mayo Clinic.
Access to clinical trials.
Mayo Clinic is committed to innovation in obesity care. The medical research we take part in helps people with obesity live longer and healthier lives. Our physicians and researchers work together so that ideas move quickly from conception to clinical use. Your bariatric team offers you the chance to participate in clinical trials as part of your personalized treatment plan when appropriate.
Comprehensive support beyond your initial weight loss treatment.
Managing your weight after successful weight loss is as important as the weight loss itself. We offer ongoing follow-up care after weight-loss treatment because we know it is critical to long-term success.
Our specialized team.
Our team of subspecialists can provide the tools and resources to help you manage your condition and maintain your health. Even after weight-loss treatment, you’ll continue to have access to an expert team that includes:
- Endocrinologists
- Bariatric surgeons
- Therapeutic endoscopists
- Bariatric nurses
- Dietitians
- Psychologists
- Social workers
Options for bariatric revision.
Sometimes you may need to revisit obesity treatment, for reasons that may include:
- A significant weight relapse
- An unsuccessful procedure performed elsewhere
- Gastrointestinal issues, such as ulcers, malnutrition, reflux, gastrogastric fistulas, or chronic leaks
Mayo Clinic is here to help you restart your weight loss. Our specialized surgeons and physicians can revise previous obesity treatments that are failing using advanced surgical techniques and therapeutic endoscopy.
No matter where your weight-loss journey takes you, we are here to help you stay on track. Check out our frequently asked questions for more information about what to expect from Mayo Clinic’s obesity care.
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