Bariatric and Weight Loss Center Morbid obesity is a disease that affects millions of people in the United States, and the effects are almost always devastating. Recognized since 1985 as a chronic disease, obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death exceeded only by cigarette smoking. Obesity has also been established as a major risk factor for hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus and some cancers in both men and women. Although there is no medical cure for morbid obesity, there is an effective treatment. Weight loss surgery, when combined with behavior modification, is an extremely effective method of achieving long-term weight loss for the morbidly obese. Major Hospital offers the gold standard in Bariatric surgery: Roux-en-y gastric bypass. Our comprehensive plan includes a consultation appointment, weight loss surgery, nutrition counseling, accessible follow-up care and ongoing support. Free Weight Loss Seminar If you are more than 100 lbs. overweight and other weight loss methods haven't worked, attend our FREE weight loss seminar on bariatric surgery. Doctors Pouw and Vieira, along with our registered nurses and dietitian, will give you the information you need to make an informed decision.