Improve Your Health, Transform Your Life
If you’re ready to take control of your health and explore weight‑loss options that fit your life, we’re dedicated to helping you win!
From injectable weight‑loss medications to endoscopic procedures and minimally invasive weight‑loss surgery, we offer a full spectrum of medically guided solutions designed to meet you where you are.
Through our nationally recognized bariatric surgery program, we’ve helped more than 10,000 patients achieve healthier, happier lives, and we’re committed to helping you do the same. No matter your lifestyle, goals, or starting point, our expert team will partner with you to create a plan that’s right for you.
Take the first step today. Call (815) 717‑8744 or visit bmisurgery.org to learn more.
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Why Choose Silver Cross for Weight Loss Surgery?
You can feel confident you’ll get top-quality care because:
- Renowned laparoscopic and bariatric surgeon Brian Lahmann, M.D., has performed over 10,000 weight loss surgeries at Silver Cross Hospital.
- Silver Cross Hospital’s weight loss surgery program is the only one in Will County that has been named a MBSAQIP accredited center – Comprehensive and Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery.
- As an MBSAQIP accredited center – Comprehensive, our weight loss program has been recognized for undergoing an independent, voluntary, and rigorous peer evaluation with nationally recognized bariatric surgical standards.
- Further, as a Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery, we have demonstrated our commitment to quality care, resulting in better overall outcomes for bariatric surgery patients. In addition, we offer a broad range of bariatric surgery care services, including inpatient care, post-operative care, outpatient follow-up care, and patient education.
Weight Loss Options Offered:
Weight Loss Surgery Process
- First, visit BMI Surgery’s website to sign up for the free informational session. You’ll learn that weight loss surgery is only a tool to lose weight; you’ll also need to make behavioral changes to lose weight.
- You will see an exercise physiologist, dietitian, cardiologist, psychologist, pulmonologist, and a bariatric nurse to get yourself ready for surgery. Our multidisciplinary approach works!
- And you’ll be screened very carefully to ensure your success and safety.
- You’ll have a full health screening with bariatric surgeon Dr. Brian Lahmann*, and other medical specialists.
- You’ll receive a pre-and post-procedure diet and an exercise instruction plan.
- You’ll be encouraged to attend a monthly support group
- You’ll learn tools to promote an ongoing healthy lifestyle.
When is Bariatric Weight Loss The Best Option?
Bariatric surgeon Brian Lahmann, M.D., F.A.C.S., discusses obesity in America, the latest treatments and a few case testimonials from patients who are living healthier lives.
