Learn More About Weight-loss Surgery in Philadelphia

Have you tried every diet and weight-loss program?

Has weight and obesity been a lifelong struggle for you?

Do you experience weight-related health issues such as type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease?

Do you feel like your weight is keeping you from doing the things you love to do – play with your kids, exercise and enjoy other activities?

You are not alone.

In the United States, roughly 300,000 deaths each year are directly related to obesity, with more than 80 percent of these deaths in patients with a body mass index (BMI) over 30. For patients with a BMI over 40, life expectancy can be reduced by as much as 20 years for men and five years for women.

The Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery team understands that for many people the decision to have bariatric surgery can be a difficult one. That is why the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program is committed to providing prospective and current patients with all the information they need to make informed choices about managing their weight.

Bariatric surgery is about more than improving your physical appearance. It's also about improving your overall health. Clinically severe (morbid) obesity is a chronic disease that can cause a host of health problems and shorten your life.

Get More Information About Weight-loss Surgery at Penn

Learn if bariatric surgery is right for you by attending a free information session about the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program.

At this free session, you will learn more about weight-loss surgery at Penn, and meet physicians and team members from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program.

Register for this free event here.