Surgical Weight Loss at TriHealth
If you're living with obesity and have struggled to lose weight through diet, exercise, and medications, you may be a candidate for bariatric surgery. At TriHealth, we offer expert, compassionate surgical care to help you achieve long-term weight loss and improve your overall health.
Bariatric surgery isn't just about weight — it’s about treating a disease that affects your metabolism, hormones, and quality of life. Our goal is to help you take control of your health and feel your best, for life.
You may be a candidate for surgery if:
- BMI >35 kg/m2, regardless of presence, absence, or severity of co-morbidities
- BMI 30 – 34.9 kg/m2 with metabolic disease
- BMI >27.5 kg/m2 and be of Asian descent
- Have no existing untreated or uncontrolled substance abuse or psychiatric conditions
- Have a commitment to lifelong lifestyle changes
Not sure where your BMI falls? Use this BMI Calculator from the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) website to find out if you may qualify for bariatric surgery.
Our team will walk with you through every step — from deciding whether surgery is right for you, to helping you build habits that support lasting success.
What Surgeries Do We Offer?
Our experienced bariatric surgeons perform the two most common and effective weight loss procedures:
- Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y): Often called the "gold standard," this surgery reduces the size of your stomach and reroutes part of your small intestine. It helps you feel full faster, absorb fewer calories, and improves metabolism and hormone function.
- Sleeve Gastrectomy: This procedure removes about 80% of the stomach, leaving a smaller “sleeve.” It helps reduce hunger and supports healthy portion sizes without rerouting the intestines.
- Revisional and Conversion Bariatric Surgery: Some patients require additional surgery due to weight regain or persistent symptoms like reflux. If you’ve had a previous bariatric surgery that didn’t lead to the results you hoped for — or caused complications — we can evaluate and safely revise or convert your procedure. We specialize in:
- Converting a sleeve gastrectomy to gastric bypass for patients with severe reflux or weight regain
- Removing a gastric band and performing bypass for patients who no longer benefit from their original procedure
- Revisions to previous bypass or sleeve surgeries if there's an anatomical issue or inadequate results
- Adoption of Post-Op Patients: We frequently care for patients who had surgery elsewhere but need a local or more supportive team for long-term follow-up, lab monitoring, and nutritional counseling.
These surgeries are more complex and require expert evaluation and surgical planning — which is why patients from across the region are referred to TriHealth for revisional care.
No matter which surgery you choose, your journey will follow a similar path:
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Both surgeries are performed laparoscopically, meaning through several small incisions instead of one large one. This leads to quicker recovery, less pain, and lower risk of complications. Most patients are up and walking the same day — you’ll never be “stuck in bed.”
- Patients typically spend just one night in the hospital, returning home the next day to continue recovery with support from our team.
- The pre-surgical program is the same for both procedures. This includes office visits, educational classes, medical evaluations, and meeting any insurance requirements.
- After surgery, the diet progression is the same for both — starting with liquids and slowly advancing to solid foods over time, with close support from our dietitians.
- Long-term success with either surgery requires the same lifelong commitment to healthy habits
We’ll work with you to decide which option best fits your goals, health history, and lifestyle.
Long-Term Support That Makes a Difference
Surgery is just one step in your journey — and we’re with you for the long haul. At TriHealth, you’ll receive:
- Free information sessions to help you explore whether surgery is right for you — no pressure, just support.
- Comprehensive pre- and post-op education, so you feel confident and prepared.
- Ongoing follow-up care, including regular check-ins, lab testing, and nutritional support
- Guidance on vitamin and mineral supplementation to keep you healthy
- Access to counseling and behavioral support to help you build lifelong habits
- A team that knows your name and partners with you every step of the way
Long-Term Success After Surgery
Bariatric surgery is a life-changing tool — but it's just that: a tool. Your long-term success depends on how you use it.
At TriHealth, we’ve seen our most successful patients stay committed to the habits that support lasting health, including:
- Following a high-protein, high-fiber bariatric diet
- Avoiding sugary drinks (like soda, sweet tea, or juice)
- Limiting simple carbs such as chips, crackers, pretzels, and baked goods
- Staying active daily — even light movement makes a difference
- Taking bariatric-specific vitamins every single day
- Keeping up with regular follow-up visits and labs
Significant weight regain usually happens when patients return to old habits, especially reintroducing high-sugar or high-carb foods and drinks. But it’s never too late to get back on track — and we’re here to help.
Whether you're years out from surgery or just starting the journey, our team is with you for life.
Take the First Step Toward a Healthier You
You don’t have to figure this out alone — we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Whether you're just starting to explore weight loss surgery or you’re ready to move forward, we invite you to:
- Schedule a One-on-One Consultation – Meet with our bariatric team to talk through your goals and questions
- Get Support and Answers – From insurance approval to nutrition counseling, we’re ready to help
We’ll work with you to find out if surgery is right for you, and create a personalized plan that fits your life.