Getting Serious About Your Health

According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), an increase of 20% over a person’s ideal body weight is the point at which excess weight becomes a health risk. It is estimated 1/3 of the American adult population, or 97 million Americans, is overweight and five to 10 million Americans suffer from clinically severe obesity.

Being overweight does more than just increase your risk for health problems. Being overweight negatively affects your self esteem, body image and overall quality of life. Obesity can rob you of the energy to get through your day and to perform every day functions such as taking an active part in the lives of your family, children or grandchildren. Clinically severe obesity can significantly reduce life expectancy as well as lead to health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, infertility, reflux/heartburn, sleep apnea, depression, arthritis, urinary incontinence, blood clots and cancer.  After weight loss surgery, these health conditions have been found to be significantly improved or completely resolved.

Our program is ideal for those who want to regain the energy and ability to live life to its fullest through our medical and surgical weight loss programs. We help overweight individuals lose weight and maintain a healthy weight, giving them back the freedom to live their lives more completely and to spend time with family and friends in a more active lifestyle.

We find it extremely rewarding to help patients gain freedom from obesity and associated health conditions. The multidisciplinary team of specialists includes surgeons, physicians, clinical psychologists, nurse clinician, registered dietitian, exercise specialist and patient coordinator who work closely with you and your physician. Our program offers initial consultations, nutrition and behavioral education, individualized follow up, exercise education and exercise classes with your peers. We also offer support groups, continued motivation through emotional and behavioral support and routine medical follow-up to ensure your health and ongoing motivation. The clinical team is available to personally answer questions, address your concerns and provide ongoing motivation throughout your weight loss journey. We care about you and your ongoing success.

*In the spirit of keeping you well informed the physician(s) identified are neither agents or employees of Central DuPage Hospital or any of its affiliate member organizations. They have chosen our facilities as the place they wish to treat and care for their private patients.