Fresh Start Bariatrics
When you read the success stories from Fresh Start Bariatrics patients, you'll find two consistent thoughts. Most patients say, "I would do it all over again because the surgery has completely changed my life."
In fact, one of the most common regrets voiced by bariatric surgery patients is not choosing to have the surgery earlier. The second thought echoed by many patients is, "I could not have done it without Fresh Start Bariatrics - the program is unlike any other in Ohio."
The reason Fresh Start Bariatrics at Riverside Methodist Hospital stands out from the rest, and the why reason a majority of our patients have stories of success, is the highly personalized care we provide, before, during, and after surgery. Bariatric surgery takes an incredible commitment - a commitment to life. And we are there every step of the way to help you achieve sustainable weight loss and transform your health.
Why Fresh Start Bariatics?
The Fresh Start Bariatrics experience isn’t simply a surgery, it’s a program.
What makes Fresh Start Bariatrics so unique is our compassion for each patient as an individual. In fact, our highly personalized care is the reason Fresh Start Bariatrics at Riverside Methodist Hospital stands out from other bariatric surgery programs in Ohio. Our team approach means you will have support every step of the way throughout this life -changing and life-saving procedure and every one of our operations is performed at Riverside Methodist Hospital, respected nationwide for exceptional patient care and outstanding results. That is why so many people from all over Ohio choose Fresh Start Bariatrics.
We perform all three major types of bariatric surgery laparoscopically: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, adjustable gastric band and gastric sleeve procedure. But to get the best results, you need more than just an operation— that’s why we provide a comprehensive multi-disciplinary program, including:
- A deep commitment to caring for you as a whole person
- Pre-surgery one day comprehensive evaluation appointment
- One-on-one extensive nutritional counseling
- Patient Advocate to answer insurance and financial questions
- Emotional and relational support, guidance and therapy
- An experienced and caring surgeon who uses advanced laparoscopic minimally-invasive surgery techniques
- Post-surgery therapy for long term weight management with highly qualified personal trainers and nutrionists
- Superior care provided by Riverside Methodist Hospital - one of the nation's best hospitals
Read our patient guide to find out more about our comprehensive bariatric surgery program. You’ll discover why so many people from all over Ohio choose Fresh Start Bariatrics when considering weight loss surgery. In addition to hailing from the greater Columbus area our patients also come from all corners of Ohio.- from Cambridge to Sandusky and from Akron to Portsmouth – Fresh Start Bariatrics is the buckeye state’s best choice for Ohio bariatric surgery.
If you think you may be a candidate for weight-loss surgery, sign up for one of our free seminars. At the Fresh Start Seminar you will learn from Dr. Stephan Myers, hear from a patient who has had surgery with Fresh Start Bariatrics and meet others like you who are considering a life-altering bariatric surgery.
Bariatric Surgery isn’t just about weight loss – it’s about life.
More than one-third, or 127 million Americans are overweight. An estimated 60 million are considered obese. Of these, 9 million are considered significantly obese. A person is considered significantly obese when they weigh 100 lbs or more over their ideal body weight or have a BMI of 40 or higher. Considered a very serious disease, significant obesity is often associated with deadly health conditions, like high blood pressure or diabetes. For the significantly obese and for the severely obese who have developed co-morbidities (other health problems, such as diabetes), bariatric surgery isn’t just about weight loss— it’s about life.
Thanks to medical technology there is more hope than ever of reversing these conditions. Fresh Start Bariatrics patients lose, on average, 85 percent of their excess weight within one year of having surgery. With more than 500 successful bariatric surgeries, Fresh Start Bariatrics was recently named a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).
Meet the team
