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Surgical Weight Loss Program at Frye Regional Established in 2001, the Surgical Weight Loss Program at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, North Carolina has been providing surgical help and hope for people that have tried repeatedly to lose weight and keep it off. Our team understands that obesity is a life-threatening disease that can detrimentally impact health while also limiting the quality of your life. We’re committed to helping you reach your weight loss goals, improve your health, and support you in living your life to the fullest. We’ll help you through each step of your weight loss journey, providing the physical and emotional support you need during your life-transformation. The Surgical Weight Loss Program is one of the first weight loss surgery programs in North Carolina to earn national accreditation as a comprehensive bariatric center through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). Other accreditations and certifications include the Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery, the Aetna Institute of Quality for Bariatric Surgery, OptumHealth Bariatric Centers of Excellence and Cigna-Certified Bariatric Hospital. Bariatric Surgery in Catawba Valley Before, during, and after your bariatric surgery, you’ll benefit from our multidisciplinary team of highly-skilled bariatric surgeons, anesthesiologists, psychologists, a bariatric surgery program coordinator, exercise specialists, dietitians, nursing staff, and caring support staff. Each member of the Surgical Weight Loss Program team works seamlessly together to provide you with patient education, continuous support, and quality care. The Surgical Weight Loss Program at Frye Regional offers several bariatric surgery options, including the Roux-en-Y (RNY) Gastric Bypass, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG), and weight loss surgery revisions. Bariatric surgeries take place at the Frye Regional Medical Center which is part of the prestigious Duke LifePoint Healthcare in the Catawba Valley region. Weight Loss Surgery in Hickory, North Carolina The Surgical Weight Loss Program at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, North Carolina is conveniently located along I-40 nestled between Charlotte and Asheville, at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. When dieting and exercise haven’t been enough for long-lasting weight loss, you can count on us to help you take the next step. If you’re ready to see if surgical weight loss is the right option for you, we invite you to attend one of our free information seminars. If you’d like more information about the Surgical Weight Loss Program at Frye Regional, give us a call at 828-315-5577. ObesityHelp Contributing Author Team Author: Sarah Galloway, PhD Anxiety, Overeating and Weight Loss: How to Manage – Sarah Galloway
