Why Choose OMC for Weight Management?
- Personalized care: Every patient receives an individualized plan based on their health, goals, and preferences
- Comprehensive support: From your first consultation through lifelong follow-up care, our team provides education, emotional support, and tools for long-term success
- Multidisciplinary expertise: Our care team includes surgeons, registered dietitians, and behavioral health specialists who collaborate to help you reach and maintain a healthier weight
- Convenient access: Appointments, education sessions, and follow-up visits are all available locally in Rochester
Surgical Options for Weight Loss
Weight-loss (bariatric) surgery can be an effective tool for long-term weight loss and can improve or even resolve many obesity-related health conditions such as diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
In this minimally invasive procedure, about 80% of the stomach is removed, reducing it to the size of a banana. This smaller stomach helps you feel full after eating smaller portions and decreases hunger hormones.
Average results: Patients typically lose about 60% of their excess body weight
Lifelong care: Because your body absorbs fewer nutrients, vitamin supplementation is required after surgery
Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y)
During this surgery, a small stomach pouch is created and attached to a lower section of the small intestine. This limits how much food you can eat and how many calories your body absorbs.
Average results: Patients typically lose about 70% of their excess body weight
Lifelong care: Vitamin and mineral supplements are needed after surgery
Non-Surgical Weight Management
If surgery isn’t the right option for you, OMC’s registered dietitians can help you develop a nutrition and lifestyle plan to reach your health goals.
Services include:
- personalized visits: 30–60 minute sessions focused on nutrition, behavior, and lifestyle changes
- affordable package: A series of five 60-minute visits for $175
- ongoing support: Education, accountability, and strategies for sustainable weight loss
Ask your medical provider for a referral to meet with a registered dietitian.
Is Weight-Loss Surgery Right for You?
You may qualify for bariatric surgery if you:
- have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or higher (but less than 60), or
- have a BMI of 35 or higher with obesity-related health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, or high cholesterol
- have made several unsuccessful weight-loss attempts
- are smoke-free and do not have untreated mental illness or substance use concerns
- are at least 18 years old
- commit to long-term lifestyle changes
- attend an informational session to learn about surgical options and expectations.
Your Care Team
Our weight management team includes:
- board-certified bariatric surgeons
- registered dietitians who specialize in weight management
- behavioral health providers to support emotional wellness and healthy habits
- nurses and care coordinators who guide you every step of the way.
Visit our provider profiles to learn more about the experienced professionals who make up our bariatric and weight management team.
Take the First Step
Start your journey toward a healthier, more confident you.
📞 Call 507.529.6733 to schedule an informational session or consultation with our Weight Management team.