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An estimated 5-10 million Americans are considered morbidly
obese. Obesity becomes "morbid" when it reaches the point of
significantly increasing the risk of one or more obesity-related health
conditions or serious diseases.
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For anyone who has considered a weight loss program, there is certainly no
shortage of choices...
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Saint Raphael's doctors are known among the best in Connecticut, see what other
patients are saying about their choice to have obesity surgery at Saint
Raphael's.
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Welcome to the Center for Obesity Surgery at the Hospital of
Saint Raphael! The Center was opened in 1995 to meet the needs of
the severely obese patient, and was the first of its kind in Connecticut. Dr.
Randolph B. Reinhold, director of the Center, has managed obesity centers in
Boston and New Haven for over 25 years, and has served as a resource in
training surgeons to perform obesity surgery.
The Center for Obesity Surgery has grown throughout the years. Currently there
are five surgeons who perform a variety of bariatric surgical procedures,
including laparoscopic and open gastric bypass, and adjustable gastric banding
(LapBand®). In addition, the Center provides pre and post-op nutrition
and counseling services.
Weight loss surgery produces the best sustained weight loss over time in
severely obese patients where other therapies have failed. Studies have
also shown improvement of conditions associated with obesity, such as diabetes,
heart disease, arthritis, GERD, and sleep apnea. Please explore the
information provided to help determine if weight loss surgery is an option for
you or someone you know.
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Am I Morbidly Obese?
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Answering this question
may give you the courage
you need to take the first step.
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> calculate your BMI
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GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED:
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ABOUT THE HOSPITAL:
The Hospital of Saint Raphael
is a 511 bed teaching hospital located in New Haven, Connecticut. More
than 400 obesity surgeries are performed annually at the hospital.
Preparation and care during your surgery will be provided by a team of
professionals experienced in bariatric surgery.
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