Lancaster General Health Hospital

A comprehensive approach that addresses physical and emotional needs Lancaster General Health’s Bariatric Surgery Program is the most comprehensive program for surgical weight loss in the Lancaster area. Two board-certified surgeons, James Ku, MD, and Joseph McPhee, MD, bring extensive experience in Roux en Y gastric bypass, gastric band procedures and gastric sleeve gastrectomy. Both are fellowship-trained in laparoscopic bariatric surgery. Together they have performed more than 2,300 surgeries. Under the auspices of LG Health’s Healthy Weight Management program, the Bariatric Surgery Program comprises a team of highly experienced professionals including registered dietitians, nurses, exercise physiologists, behavioral medicine specialists and an experienced surgical team, all working together to help you reach your weight loss goals. The program is housed in our beautifully appointed Healthy Weight Management Center, offering the area’s only program with an on-site fitness center and fully equipped demonstration kitchen. We will evaluate your specific situation and base your individualized program on: • The severity of obesity • Your level of personal well-being • Any associated medical problems you are facing • Your eating patterns • Your level of nutritional knowledge • Your personal eating preferences • Your current activity level Interested participants are invited to attend a free information session to learn about the advantages and risks of laparoscopic bariatric surgery and the benefits of choosing Lancaster General Health for your weight loss journey. Candidates for surgery are between the ages of 18 and 65, are 100lbs. above their ideal body weight, have a BMI of 40 or more or have a BMI of 35 or greater, with at least on major illness associated with obesity. Attendees are encouraged to bring a family member or friend. To register go to www.LGHealth.org/bariatrics or call 1-888-LGH-INFO (544-4636).