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Holzer Weight Loss Solutions

Located at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Holzer Weight Loss Solutions is one of a kind in the area, focused on chronic, diagnosed, and/or Life-threatening obesity.

At Holzer Weight Loss Solutions (HWLS), qualified patients who have been unsuccessful with other weight loss methods will find new hope.

Now a Center of Excellence!

Our Approach

Holzer Weight Loss Solutions (HWLS) has a multi-disciplinary program including the Lap-Band System, behavior modification, nutrition and fitness counseling. With all of these components working together, patients can reach the goal of at least 75% excess weight loss and keep it off permanently.

If you've been thinking about weight loss surgery as a tool in losing and your excess weight and maintaining your ongoing health goals, you have come to the right place.

You may be able to benefit from the LAP-BAND® System if:
• You are at least 18 years old
• You are at least 100 pounds overweight or your BMI is 40 or higher (or at least 35 if you have one or more co morbidities - weight-related health conditions - such as type 2 diabetes)*Depending on insurance

Check your Body Mass Index (BMI) here!

Keep in mind that only a qualified physician/surgeon can properly evaluate all the factors in your case. Your BMI is a guideline for you. HWLS can help you decide if weight loss surgery and the LAP-BAND® System are right for you.

Throughout the program, our patients are treated with compassion and dignity, because we understand the challenges that patients face attempting to lose weight.

Our Staff

Our dedicated staff includes: Two Surgeons - Dr. Canady, Dr. Grandia, an RN (on call 24/7), Dietician, Administrator, Program Director and Medical Weight Loss Physician, Dr. Ellison.

We can help patients obtain dietary documentation needed prior to surgery, check on insurance benefits for patients, assist in gathering patient information needed for surgery and provide information regarding psychological evaluations. The team at HWLS is committed to making the process for lap band pre-approval smooth and a successful weight loss journey for out patients.

Our surgeons are board certified with significant experience in abdominal surgery
Holzer Medical Center is licensed and JCAHO accredited
Our program includes psychological evaluation and counseling
Follow-up support group sessions are provided monthly

Program Dirctor - Pamela Dye RN, BSN

Kim Stout, RN, BSN

Marjorie Lang, MS,RD,LD,CDE

Diana Arthur, Receptionist

The Lap-Band® System

The Lap-Band® System is an alternative to gastric bypass surgery.

The Band:
• Reduces the stomach capacity restricting the amount of food that can be consumed.
• Does not require revision of the stomach, stapling or re-routing for normal digestion.
• The System is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Recipes

Click here to view Lap-Band® System video.

Click here to view a video about the procedure.



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