Your Path to Better Health
Our program provides personalized, comprehensive care under one roof. We are there for you every step of the way. We work with you to ensure you receive the education and support needed to achieve and sustain your weight loss goals.
Take the first step now (For care in Eau Claire)
Call: 715-858-4747; Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Take the first step now (For care in Marshfield)
1. Complete the 5 minute health risk assessment to see if you qualify (required before the online information session).
2. Watch the online information session (20 minutes) to learn qualifications, the evaluation process, and nutrition guidelines. The link to the session will be sent if you qualify through the risk assessment in step one.
Prefer to talk? Call our Bariatric Surgery Coordinator at 1-800-782-8581 ext. 17422 or 7152217422 for help with next steps.
Who Qualifies for Bariatric Surgery?
You may qualify if you have:
- BMI ≥ 40; or BMI ≥ 35 with at least one comorbidity (e.g., type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, hypertension, GERD, PCOS, arthritis, and others).
- Documented serious attempts at weight loss, readiness for lifestyle changes, and agreement to lifelong followup with your care team.
Procedures We Offer
- RouxenY Gastric Bypass – Creates a small stomach pouch and bypasses part of the small intestine to reduce intake and absorption.
- Sleeve Gastrectomy – Removes ~75% of the stomach to limit intake; can be performed robotically with the da Vinci® Surgical System.
- Adjustable Gastric Band (LAPBAND) Revisions/Removals – We no longer place new bands, but maintain, revise, or remove existing ones.
- Revisions & Complex Cases – Experienced surgeons welcome complex and revision cases for evaluation.
What to Expect
Timeline & process
- The evaluation phase typically takes 6–12 months, depending on insurance requirements and program progress.
- Hospital stay is usually 1–2 days; many return to work around 4 weeks (varies by procedure and occupation). Most weight loss occurs in the first 12–18 months.
Day of surgery
- You’ll meet anesthesia, undergo your procedure, and recover in PACU; our team stays with you from preop through discharge.
Follow-up care
- Standard checkups: 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, then annually—some later visits can be via Telehealth if stable.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I qualify?
Most patients qualify with BMI ≥ 40 or BMI ≥ 35 plus a comorbidity (e.g., diabetes, sleep apnea, hypertension, GERD, PCOS). You’ll also need documented efforts at weight loss and willingness for lifelong followup.
Start here: Complete the health risk assessment to confirm eligibility and unlock the online information session.
Which procedures are available?
We offer RouxenY gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy (including robotic da Vinci®), and LAPBAND revisions/removals; we also evaluate revisions & complex cases.
How much weight will I lose?
Many patients lose 100+ pounds, depending on personal factors and procedure type; your team will help set realistic goals.
How long does the process take?
The evaluation phase is typically 6–12 months. Postop, expect a 1–2 day hospital stay and ~4 weeks before returning to work (varies). Significant loss occurs over 12–18 months.
What happens the day of surgery?
You’ll meet anesthesia, undergo surgery, and recover in PACU; our team supports you from preop to discharge.
What follow-up is required?
Standard visits at 1 week, 1, 3, 6, 12 months, then annually; stable later checkups can use Telehealth.
What support is available?
Free support groups meet 2nd Tuesday (6:30–7:30 p.m.) and 3rd Friday (10–11 a.m.) each month; a private Facebook group and mentorship program (coming soon) are available.
How does insurance work?
Use our insurance coverage worksheet to verify benefits, then we’ll help seek authorization. If not covered, options include appeals, selecting a plan that covers bariatrics, or a prepayment program (many required visits may still be covered). Connect with the Patient Assistance Center for fee estimates and billing questions.
Where can I have surgery?
- Marshfield Medical Center (Marshfield): MBSAQIP Accredited, Blue Distinction Center; offers comprehensive procedures and followup.
- Marshfield Medical Center–Eau Claire: Offers LAPBAND revisions, sleeve gastrectomy, RouxenY gastric bypass, and followup.