Patient Resources

The National Bariatric Center™ is a strong supporter of educating our patients. Here you will find resources discussing our practice, obesity, and weight loss surgery treatments. We also strongly encourage anyone who has questions to contact our office.

About the National Bariatric Center™

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Where to Begin?

Our website has been created to give you a thorough understanding of the risk and benefit of safe and effective weight loss surgery options. Attending our free private or group seminars with a Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgeon of 10 years experience, Dr. Frank Chae, are good sources of information.  We specialize only in weight loss therapy and surgery. 

What is Obesity?

Obesity results from the excessive accumulation of fat that exceeds the body's skeletal and physical standards. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an increase in 20 percent or more above your ideal body weight is the point at which excess weight becomes a health risk. Today 97 million Americans, more than one-third of the adult population, are overweight or obese. An estimated 5 to 10 million of those are considered morbidly obese.

Health Risks Associated with Obesity

Obesity-related health conditions are health conditions that, whether alone or in combination, can significantly reduce your life expectancy. A partial list of some of the more common conditions follows. Your doctor can provide you with a more detailed and complete list:

Weight Loss Surgery at the National Bariatric Center™

The American Society for Bariatric Surgery describes two basic approaches that weight loss surgery takes to achieve change: Restrictive and Malabsorptive. The National Bariatric Center™ is a Bariatric Center of Excellence specializing in cutting edge surgical techniques such as:

Lap Band
Realize Band
Gastric Sleeve

Choosing Weight Loss Surgery

Weight loss surgery is major surgery. Although most patients enjoy an improvement in obesity-related health conditions (such as mobility, self-image and self-esteem) after the successful results of weight loss surgery, these results should not be the overriding motivation for having the procedure. The goal is to live better, healthier and longer.

Life After Surgery

Once you have crossed the bridge of surgery, you will need to be committed to life-long lifestyle changes. This section identifies areas that will be important for patients to follow after weight loss surgery.

Weight Loss Surgery Recipes

The National Bariatric Center™ has gathered a selection of recipes to help you stay healthy following bariatric surgery. Check out our "cookbook"!

Seminars and Support

Visit National Bariatric Center™ for free seminars with Dr. Frank Chae and the staff regarding the latest news and options for Obesity/Weight Loss Surgery.  Safe and established treatment choices available for obesity will be presented.  Family and friends are welcome.  These are complimentary educational meetings with no obligations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Frequently Asked Questions section refers to United States-based generally standard and accepted practices. As always, please check with your healthcare provider to determine their practices, guidelines and what they recommend for you.