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Weight-Loss Surgery

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Living with unwanted extra weight can be unhealthy. It can lead to diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and joint problems, especially if left untreated. If you’ve been diagnosed with obesity, diet and exercise alone sometimes can’t bring your weight down. If exercise and diet alone have failed to help, weight-loss surgery might be an option for you. Also called bariatric surgery, this offers an effective way to improve your health.

Is Bariatric Surgery Right for Me?

Surgery isn't the right choice for everyone. Find out if you qualify for bariatric surgery.

Weight-Loss Surgery at UVA Health

At UVA, we have the most experienced bariatric and metabolic surgery team in central Virginia. Our clinics take patients from referring doctors throughout Virginia. These include the most at-risk and difficult surgeries.

Our experts perform:

  • Gastric bypass
  • Gastric sleeve
  • SADI, or single anastomosis duodeno–ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy
  • Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, a non-surgical procedure

Learn more about these weight-loss procedures.

How Much Will Surgery Cost?

Get a general idea of what you'll have to pay: Use calculators, see price lists, or ask for a personalized estimate.

Angela's New Lease on Life

Angela Taylor's struggles with weight management were compounded by tragic loss. Her consultation with bariatric & general surgeon Peter Hallowell opened a new chapter of her journey. View Angela's transcript.

Weight-Loss Surgery Expertise at UVA Health

UVA Health has been a leader in weight-loss surgery for more than two decades. Our program includes:

  • Education and evaluation
  • Board-certified surgeons
  • Board-certified obesity medicine doctors
  • Doctors specially trained in metabolic disorders
  • Dietitians
  • Certified registered nurses
  • Behavioral health specialists

Our program also:

Get Nutrition Support

With coaching, classes, and education, we help you set healthy eating priorities. You'll learn how to create and follow a realistic plan.

How we can help you with a healthy eating strategy? Check in with our nutrition specialists, who can help you with:

Get Help With Exercise

At UVA Health, we have experts who can help you build a safe and effective exercise plan. We can help you meet your weight-loss and fitness goals. 

Find Emotional Support

Weight-loss surgery can be life-changing. It involves a lot of change, which can be stressful and bring up different emotions. We can connect you with mental health providers at UVA Health and other resources to help you cope before and after surgery.