Transform your health with bariatric surgery

Discover how weight loss surgery can improve your life

Bariatric surgery offers more than just weight loss—it can dramatically improve your overall health, reduce or eliminate chronic conditions, and open the door to a more active, fulfilling life. Whether considering gastric bypass surgery or gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy), this life-changing step can lead to long-term wellness.

The first steps toward a healthier you

North Memorial Health patients who undergo weight loss surgery lose an average of 72 pounds, and the benefits extend far beyond the scale, including:

Significant improvement in type 2 diabetes—over 90% reduce or eliminate medications
Reduced risk of heart disease and improved cardiovascular health
Lower blood pressure, often with fewer or no medications
Better sleep and fewer issues related to sleep apnea
Lasting relief from joint pain and increased physical mobility
Improved fertility and more balanced hormone levels
Enhanced energy, confidence, and mental clarity
Reduced hunger and greater control over appetite
A healthier, more active lifestyle

Significant improvement in type 2 diabetes—over 90% reduce or eliminate medications
Reduced risk of heart disease and improved cardiovascular health
Lower blood pressure, often with fewer or no medications
Better sleep and fewer issues related to sleep apnea
Lasting relief from joint pain and increased physical mobility
Improved fertility and more balanced hormone levels
Enhanced energy, confidence, and mental clarity
Reduced hunger and greater control over appetite
A healthier, more active lifestyle

Step one

Watch the below 30-minute informational video in its entirety to move to step two. In the video, you will learn:

How our care team supports you at every stage
What to expect before, during, and after surgery
The difference between gastric bypass and gastric sleeve surgery
What long-term success looks like, including an inspiring story from a North Memorial Health patient

Step two

Complete the brief form that appears at the end of the video. This will notify our care team to contact you to discuss any questions and schedule a consultation.

If you have any immediate questions, please call us at 763-581-3762.

Bariatric & metabolic weight loss surgery at North Memorial Health

30 minutes

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Supporting Materials – English: Video transcript, Español: Transcripción del video, خة الفيديو: العربية, Русский, Soomaali

Need more information before taking the first step?

Download our free weight loss surgery guide to get answers to many of your questions around surgery as you look to begin your weight loss journey.