Weight Loss Surgery


Is weight loss surgery right for you? Learn about the benefits and risks of the various procedures, hear inspiring success stories, plus information on the latest techniques. And ask your questions to BIDMC experts.

Top Stories

WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY VIDEOS

Leslie Lydon's Journey

Commonly Asked Questions

Hear From Our Patients

Learning About Weight Loss Surgery

New Procedure: The Sleeve
When to Consider Weight Loss Surgery
Weighing A Life-Long Decision

Are You A Candidate? 
Is it Safe?
Eating After Surgery 
A Nurse's Perspective 
Frequently Asked Questions
The Science Behind the Diabetes/Obesity Connection
Plastic Surgery After Extreme Weight Loss
Additional Resources

Success Stories

Grandma Loses 210 Pounds
Mom Loses 220 Pounds
Weight Loss Surgery—Then Twins
217 Pounds Lighter

Ask The Experts

Do you have a weight loss surgery question you’d like to ask?

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Contact

Weight Loss Surgery Center
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Shapiro Clinical Center, 3rd Floor
330 Brookline Avenue
Boston , MA  02215
617-667-5100

Inspirational Quilt: Heartwarming Story and Photo Gallery

Dozens of weight loss stories are woven into this inspirational quilt entitled "I think I CAN, I know I CAN, NOW I CAN." The patches display sayings from dozen of those who have been through weight loss surgery.Read more and view quilt photo gallery >>

Online Information Session

Visit our online weight loss surgery information session!Click here >>

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