Weight Loss That Lasts

 

Gain Your Health Back

You can lose your excess weight—and keep it off for life, just like Esther.  "Three years, 142 pounds, nine dress sizes, 13,000 minutes of meditation, dozens of behavioral therapy sessions, two finished 5Ks, and one global pandemic later—I’m proud to say I know a few things about pulling off a successful surgical weight loss journey, " Esther says.

If dieting and past weight-loss efforts haven't been successful, you may be a candidate for the most effective treatment for obesity: bariatric surgery. Saint Luke’s Center for Surgical Weight Loss is nationally recognized for high-quality and compassionate care. From extensive education upfront, through surgery and long-term post-surgery support, you can trust that our experts will be there with you throughout your journey.

Get Started with an online seminar 

We invite you to attend a free, no-obligation educational online seminar. You’ll learn more about the types of bariatric surgery, the qualifications for surgery, and why Saint Luke's program is unique. The four videos take less than 20 minutes to complete and is the next step to a consultation with a surgeon.

Minimally Invasive Procedures

We offer three minimally invasive procedures, speeding recovery time and minimizing the risk of complications.

  • Sleeve gastrectomy: Currently the most common weight-loss surgery, this procedure removes a large portion of the stomach, which limits how much the patient can eat.
  • Gastric bypass: Another common weight-loss surgery for decades, this procedure reduces the size of the stomach and reroutes a portion of the intestines. Weight loss works in more than one way, by consuming and absorbing less.
  • Duodenal switch: This procedure removes a large portion of the stomach and bypasses a considerable amount of the intestine. This can result in more dramatic weight loss.

Comprehensive Support

Our goal is to help improve your health and quality of life by giving you the tools and support to successfully lose and keep off your excess weight. That support begins with your first consultation and continues long after surgery, including:

  • Education about your surgical options
  • Diet counseling based on your nutritional needs
  • Exercise program customized for you
  • Psychological consultations, before and after your surgery
  • Regularly scheduled post-surgery follow-up visits

Surgical Excellence in Convenient Locations

Saint Luke’s has six board-certified and fellowship-trained bariatric surgeons taking consultations and performing surgery in four locations throughout the Kansas City area. Our team has completed more than 4,000 surgeries and is actively involved in teaching the next generation of bariatric surgeons.

With locations throughout the metro, you won't have to drive far to meet with a bariatric surgeon.

  • Kansas City Northland
  • Overland Park
  • Lee’s Summit
  • Kansas City near the Country Club Plaza

Get started by completing the free online seminar.

Get Started with an online seminar 

Terrlean lost more than 110 pounds after gastric bypass surgery to tackle ongoing health problems. “It changes your whole life and whole way of thinking. I’m a whole new person.” Paul is back doing the activities he wants to do after losing 231 pounds following gastric bypass surgery. “I can do things. I work out every day. There isn’t anything I can’t do that I want to do.” Samantha lost over 150 pounds after gastric bypass surgery. After difficulty breathing when walking, she’s discovered a new lifestyle. “I am so much more active. It’s not a thought to run up and down the stairs to do laundry. Before I was totally out of breath. Now I run with my dog.” Esther lost nearly 140 pounds, half her body weight, after gastric bypass surgery and has rediscovered a new energy. “I find myself looking for ways to use and challenge my body instead of figuring out how to avoid physical exertion at all costs. It’s addictive in the best possible way.” Bob lost more than 200 pounds after gastric bypass surgery, eliminating chronic pain and stabilizing a cardiac issue. “I saw a picture of myself holding my first grand baby and knew that if I didn’t do something I wouldn’t be around to see him grow up.” Lindsey lost more than 150, a result she believes is a result of the support system she had at Saint Luke’s before and after her surgery. “I knew it was a 3-6 month program, I didn’t want to wait that long initially. But now on the other side, I know I am more successful because of the time and education ahead of the surgery.”
Terrlean lost more than 110 pounds after gastric bypass surgery to tackle ongoing health problems. “It changes your whole life and whole way of thinking. I’m a whole new person.” Paul is back doing the activities he wants to do after losing 231 pounds following gastric bypass surgery. “I can do things. I work out every day. There isn’t anything I can’t do that I want to do.” Samantha lost over 150 pounds after gastric bypass surgery. After difficulty breathing when walking, she’s discovered a new lifestyle. “I am so much more active. It’s not a thought to run up and down the stairs to do laundry. Before I was totally out of breath. Now I run with my dog.” Esther lost nearly 140 pounds, half her body weight, after gastric bypass surgery and has rediscovered a new energy. “I find myself looking for ways to use and challenge my body instead of figuring out how to avoid physical exertion at all costs. It’s addictive in the best possible way.” Bob lost more than 200 pounds after gastric bypass surgery, eliminating chronic pain and stabilizing a cardiac issue. “I saw a picture of myself holding my first grand baby and knew that if I didn’t do something I wouldn’t be around to see him grow up.” Lindsey lost more than 150, a result she believes is a result of the support system she had at Saint Luke’s before and after her surgery. “I knew it was a 3-6 month program, I didn’t want to wait that long initially. But now on the other side, I know I am more successful because of the time and education ahead of the surgery.”