Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery - UNC School of Medicine
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Weight-loss Surgery
If you are reading this page, it probably means you or someone you care about is significantly overweight and has tried virtually every imaginable method to become healthier. Too often, despite years of diets, exercise programs, and pills, Americans find the extra pounds and associated illnesses continue to affect their lives. weight-loss surgery may be the answer.
Studies have shown that weight-loss surgery can lead to better health, which in turn leads to a higher quality of life and increased lifespan. So, please let us tell you about the options for weight-loss surgery and the benefits of UNC's highly personalized approach.
| Is weight-loss surgery for me? | What are the benefits of surgery? |
If you've tried but can't lose the excess weight that's causing health problems, weight-loss surgery may be right for you. Find out if you are a CANDIDATE for weight-loss surgery. | Severe obesity can lead to many life-threatening health problems and a shorter life span. Learn about the BENEFITS of weight-loss surgery. |
| What procedures are available? | What can I expect? |
Once you and your doctor have determined that weight-loss surgery is right for you, UNC Health Care offers different PROCEDURES to fit your individual needs. | For many, surgery is an exciting end to a long wait. Learn more about: |
Patient Stories
 | Bill Biggers of Chapel Hill recounts how weight-loss surgery has given him a new lease on life. |  | Phyllis Thomas, Pittsboro, North Carolina, describes how she came to undergo gastric-bypass weight-loss surgery and the health benefits it’s provided her. |
Weight-loss Surgery Listening Sessions
Please join us for an information session to learn how weight-loss surgeries can help you or someone you care about. In the sessions, members of UNC Health Care's team—one of the nation’s leading bariatric groups—provide details on the options for weight-loss surgery and on the benefits of UNC's personalized approach.
Second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
For locations and times, please call (919) 966-8436.