Weight loss surgery itself engenders no special risks. When you are excessively overweight, however, any associated co-morbid illness increases the possibility of surgical complications. It is imperative, therefore, that the hospital staff understand your special needs and appropriately manage your post-surgical treatment. To help nurture the hospital/patient relationship, NeWeigh works primarily with hospitals that are specially equipped for, specially staffed for, and dedicated to the treatment of, morbid obesity.

We realize that a well-trained nursing staff is vital; and, a hospital that knows the importance of having commitments from other medical hospital staff members (pulmonologists, cardiologists, interventional radiologists, anesthesiologists, respiratory therapists, dieticians and specially trained OR teams) that are actively involved in your overall care is of great advantage to you.

Also, you will have the option to receive your care in a hospital in which the majority of its patients are seeking elective surgical procedures. This type of environment reduces your risk of exposure to potentially contagious diseases.