Maintaining your proper weight is one of the leading health concerns in America. More than half of us are considered overweight.
Obesity is a major cause of premature death and many medical conditions including diabetes, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, hypertension, respiratory problems, heart disease and stroke.
The Bariatric Surgery Center of Lawrence + Memorial Hospital takes a patient-focused, team approach to assist each patient with long term weight loss and health monitoring. Losing weight is not easy. Our bariatric weight loss surgery team provides you with the safety, the knowledge and the long-term support that you will need to successfully treat your problem.
Information Sessions
Attend a
free Information Session to learn more. For dates and locations, please
register at http://lmphysicians.org
Dr. Ballantyne is Chairman of L+M Surgery Department and an internationally known expert in Advanced Laparoscopic, Bariatric and Robotic GL Surgery.
Dr Sommer is Director of Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery at L+M. He received his surgical training at Boston University, MA and his Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Fellowship at Hackensack University Medical Center, NJ.
Three bariatric surgical options are preformed at L+M:
- Adjustable Band
- Gastric By-pass
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
The Bariatric Surgery Center of Lawrence + Memorial Hospital provides information sessions four times a month for individuals considering weight loss surgery. The sessions are held in New London and Mystic. When you are ready, take the first step and join us for this free seminar. For dates and locations, please register at lmphysicians.org.