Our program has a long history of successful outcomes and we constantly strive to find ways to make our program an innovator in the industry. Your relationship with our program does not end after surgery however. You are a part of the Western Bariatric Institute family and we are committed to providing you with exceptional ...
At Western Bariatric Institute, your journey will include much more than just weight loss surgery. Our surgeons have performed over 4,000 minimally invasive weight loss procedures and there is always a bariatric surgeon on-call. Our goal at Western Bariatric Institute is to provide the safest treatment for our patients. We are committed to using the most ...
You want to be healthy, not frail! As people age, some seniors become thinner and weaker, while others are running marathons and walking everyday. Health risks come with being overweight, of course, but they also come with aging. For older adults, what matters most is how active you are in general, and if you can ...
The State of Nevada has the ninth lowest adult obesity rate in the nation, according to The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America released in August of 2017. Nevada’s adult obesity rate is currently at 25.8%. This site, stateofobesity.org, highlights policy actions Nevada has and is taking to prevent and reduce obesity. According to this ...
Choosing to undergo weight loss surgery is a huge decision that should be thoroughly researched and given expert opinion. There are mental costs as well as the actual monetary costs that accompany these procedures. We often get the question, “how much does weight loss surgery cost?” Surgery costs depend on how your insurance is contracted ...
Bariatric surgery is a technical term for weight loss surgery. This category of procedures is relatively new, but the reported health benefits have saved many lives worldwide. These benefits include recovery from type I and II diabetes, cardiovascular system improvements, and extended lifetime. Western Bariatric Institute in Reno, Nevada is a dedicated weight-loss unit. We ...
What should you expect? We get this question quite a bit. Under-going gastric bypass surgery should be no split-second decision, it is a complete lifestyle change. What do we mean by this? The foods you eat will change, the drinks you enjoyed will change, your taste buds, your exercise patterns and your diet plan will ...
If you are looking to change your health for the better, Northern Nevada is a great place to be. Lake Tahoe is in our back yard, the entertainment options in Reno/Sparks are plentiful, and an active lifestyle beckons. Northern Nevada also offers an outstanding surgical weight loss center. Western Bariatric Institute is dedicated to offering ...
What is obesity? Any weight that is higher than what is considered a healthy weight for a given patient’s height is described as ‘overweight’ or ‘obese.’ To measure this, an Adult Body Mass Index, or BMI calculator, is used as a tool to determine if you are obese, have room for improvement, or should gain ...