Weight Loss Center

The decision to lose weight is anything but small; it is a complete lifestyle change. Reducing and turning weight off needs hard work and determination. If you have tried other weight loss programs with little or no success, you know it can be a frustrating and disappointing process. The Center for Weight Loss Surgery at Saint Joseph East in Lexington, Kentucky, has been designated by the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons as a Center of Excellence. Many people cannot reduce their obesity by taking diets pills, and exercise are not effective for 98 percent of those patients classified which is defined as being 100 pounds over one's ideal weight and causing such health problems as heart disease, diabetes, and depression. Patients at the Center for Weight Loss Surgery make a visit with dietitians, exercise physiologists, and psychologists, among other health care specialists, who help evaluate co-morbidities (illnesses or conditions associated with obesity) such as hypertension, heart disease, pulmonary disease, sleep apnea, and diabetes.

The Saint Joseph East Center for Weight Loss Surgery has a full time dietician dedicated to the health and dietary needs of all patients before and after the procedure. The center also enjoys the use of an in office gym as well as the Saint Joseph Wellness Center at the Beaumont YMCA with a dedicated private exercise program for our bariatric patients. The Louisiana Center for Weight Loss Surgery offers the only Total Lifestyle Care surgery program for obese patients in northeastern Louisiana.


Gastric Bypass, Gastric Banding, and Gastric Sleeve, the three forms of bariatric surgery offered by LCWLS, have helped many obese peoples to build a their new life. Surgery, is a very important step, is only a tool for weight loss. Surgery provides good results by involving the team of professionals like surgeon, nutritionists and lifestyle counselors. The LCWLS is raised to providing a safe and healthful environment for its patients with fabulous performance of the appropriate surgical procedures and the follow-up care and professional support needed to achieve good benefits. No surgery is risk-free. Post-operative care includes detecting and treating any possible complications. You will lose weight over the 12 to 36 months after surgery. To make the most of and maintain the benefits from surgery, you will need to learn and apply new, healthier eating patterns and incorporate exercise into your daily life.