"I celebrate two birthdays every year." - Theresa
When diets and exercise fail, bariatric surgery can do more than improve your life - it can save it.
The benefits are undeniable - improved health, better quality of life, and your best odds of permanently keeping the weight off. However, it's not a quick fix. At Torrance Memorial, bariatric surgery is just one of the tools we provide to help you start a healthier life.
Why choose Torrance Memorial? We have the experience and high standards of care patients can trust. That's why 45% of Torrance Memorial patients come to us even though they live outside of our service area. Our bariatric program was established ten years ago, and Torrance Memorial currently performs over 400 bariatric surgeries each year. With patient education and support groups, a team of experts dedicated to bariatric patients, and intensive follow-up care, Torrance Memorial is committed to making you our next success story.
As a Certified Center of Excellence and Blue Distinction Center®, Torrance Memorial offers the full scope of current Bariatric Surgical options, including:
Begin Your Journey Here
If you feel that bariatric surgery might be the right option for you, your next step is to learn more. Torrance Memorial offers classes, lectures and opportunities to meet with our bariatric staff to discuss your options. We can also refer you to one of our specially-trained bariatric surgeons. For more information, contact Martha Lopez at mlopez3@tmmc.com.
Upcoming Community Education Lecture
Save the date: July 14, 2010; 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Torrance Memorial Medical Center; West Tower
MAKING A DECISION for weight loss surgery is never easy. When that choice becomes a life-changing event, the more information available to you, the better. To be successful, the decision should be made after careful thought and discussion with family, friends, physicians and other patients who have had this operation.
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