"Colorado & Company"
 March 4, 2009

Bariatric Surgery Patient Information Presentation (click to view video)

Bariatric Surgery

in Denver, Colorado

Welcome to the Colorado Bariatric Surgery Institute (CBSI). We specialize in bariatric surgery for the morbidly obese patient. Bariatric or "weight loss" surgery provides a wonderful opportunity to undergo a healthy life change by accomplishing long-term weight loss.

Bariatric surgery is recognized by the medical community as the only effective means of long-term weight loss for severe obesity (approximately 100 lbs overweight) in those who have repeatedly failed other weight loss treatments. Patients who undergo bariatric surgery lose an estimated 75% of their excess body weight, favorably impacting their health and overall well-being.

At CBSI we have established a complete bariatric program with a dedicated and compassionate multidisciplinary team. Such a complete and experienced program ensures your success when making such an important decision like undergoing bariatric surgery.

Dr. Brown and Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center are designated as a "Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence" by the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). Recently, Dr. Metz was also recognized as a "Center of Excellence" (COE) bariatric surgeon by the ASMBS, making him one of the youngest COE surgeons in the state of Colorado. ASMBS has purposefully identified qualified hospitals and surgeons who have demonstrated a high standard of care in bariatrics. If you are considering bariatric surgery, it is critical to choose a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence to minimize the risk of complications and to ensure potential for long-term success.