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1000 East Paris, Suite 150
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Phone 616/977-6243
Toll-Free: 888/966/6243
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Academic Surgical Associates, PLLC
Bariatric Surgery Program
We appreciate your interest in surgery for severe obesity. We understand
that losing weight is difficult and that maintaining the weight loss can seem
almost impossible. Our program can help morbidly obese people lose weight
and maintain the loss. We recognize the special needs of each individual,
understanding that strong motivation and long-term commitment are
crucial to modifying eating behaviors. Altering lifetime habits requires
education, emotional support, money and time.

This information is for those who are morbidly obese and who are
considering a surgical procedure as a means to achieve and maintain a
healthy body weight.

Because we are committed to patient education, we encourage you to use
this website as a tool to find answers to your questions about gastric
bypass surgery. Our staff members are also available to answer any
questions you may have.
Please Note: Bariatric surgery is not for every
patient. Each patient is evaluated on an individual
basis. Patients must be willing to make significant
changes in their lifestyle, and be emotionally stable
in order to tolerate the life-long changes associated
with this type of surgery.