America's Leader In Bariatric Surgery: Barix Clinics

According to some studies, two out of every three American adults are overweight. Thanks to a dramatically large increase in portion sizes over the past several decades coupled with rising numbers of inactive lifestyles, the health of Americans is at risk. Barix Clinics is here to help. They are America's leader in weight loss surgery, and offer several solutions to weight management for the clinically overweight and obese.

Founded in the spring of 1992 in Addison, Michigan, Barix Clinics now provide safe and effective lap band and gastric bypass surgeries throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan. They are the first and only hospital network that caters solely to patients that qualify for bariatric surgeries.

Barix Clinics is devoted to offering a comprehensive care plan to each and every patient and their families. The decision to have gastric bypass or lap band surgery requires a lot of time and thought. During an initial consultation set up for patients and loved ones, medical questions are answered. A Patient Service Representative is assigned to each patient to facilitate their journey to weight management. Barix Clinics have performed over 36,000 surgeries since their inception, and lead the industry in surgical prowess and advancements.

The initial meeting and consultation period also includes the presence of a board certified bariatric surgeon. The surgeon will explain the entire surgery process from start to finish, and is helpful in making the potential patient feel at ease. Insurance specialists are also on hand to address any payment concerns, as well as offer advice on working with your health insurance company to be granted approval for surgery.

Patients are prepared to undergo a series of medical testing after the initial meeting and consultation time to ensure that the decision for weight loss surgery is the right one. Nutritional guidance and counseling is offered during this time; patients are encouraged to follow a healthy diet both before and after surgery.

Barix Clinics are also proud to offer follow up surgery treatment and support for patients well after their surgery date. They offer many Barix Support Groups where patients can reach out and engage their peers, sometimes resulting in lifelong friendships. These groups are very valuable, especially to new patients, who must learn to adjust to their new lifestyle for optimum health benefits. Barix Clinics also offer enrollment in their unique "On-Track" program through their patient intranet. They also offer a great referral network of reconstructive surgeons to operate on any loose skin the patient might incur after they have lost a great portion of their initial excess weight.

As with any high risk surgery, patients must consider the mortality rate. Barix Clinics is proud to have a mortality rate that is 2.5 to 10 times lower than the national average. Other surgery related complications are much lower than the national average at Barix Clinics as well. It's office: from their comfortable and welcoming environment to industry leaders in bariatric care, Barix Clinics is the best choice for your weight loss and management needs.