Obesity

Adjustable gastric banding (LAP-BAND®) helps you lose weight through restriction. The surgery results in a prolonged sense of fullness after small meals.

For teens ages 16 to 17 who are dealing with the unique challenges and health risks of obesity, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is now offering adolescent bariatric surgery.

Teens and young adults face unique health concerns. At Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, we offer comprehensive care for your child’s specific needs.

Weight-loss surgery can be a life-changing procedure for many people. At Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), we have the most established bariatric surgery program in the region, which is part of Lehigh Valley Institute for Surgical Excellence. We perform hundreds of successful surgeries every year, including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass and revision surgeries. Take the first step today!

Bariatric surgery is the first step toward your new, healthier life. Find out what happens after bariatric surgery at Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), including information about recovery and follow-up care.

Change Your Weigh is a comprehensive, medically supervised nutrition and education program that can help you lose weight and lower your risk for conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

This procedure, also called Roux-en-Y surgery, helps you lose weight through restriction and malabsorption, which is when the body absorbs fewer calories and nutrients. After the surgery, you feel full sooner and eat less. You will need to take vitamins to supplement your diet.

Gastric sleeve surgery reduces the size of your stomach, restricting how much you can eat. As a result, you feel full quickly and eat less. Your body continues to absorb nutrients and vitamins as it did before.

We understand that it can be stressful to undergo testing and treatments for a heart problem. At Lehigh Valley Heart Institute, our support services team offers the help you need – from financial assistance to support groups – so that you can focus on what really matters: getting well.

Medical weight loss is more than a diet. Our weight-loss team at Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) works with you to make long-term changes to your lifestyle and approach to food. Your comprehensive plan may include dietary changes, behavior modification and medication.