Start Your Journey

Your interest indicates that you are seeking a permanent solution for weight loss and are ready to make a life-changing decision in order to achieve your goal. At North Mississippi Medical Center, we want to ensure that you make a fully informed decision by considering all the facts.

The NMMC Bariatric Center is accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program as a Comprehensive Center. The Bariatric Center is designated as a Cigna Center of Excellence and is recognized in the Optum Bariatric Centers of Excellence Network. Because of this, weight loss surgery at NMMC is covered by more health plans, including those for teachers, state employees and many offered by employers. So, check your health plan benefits, talk to your doctor and weigh your options.

Register for an appointment

Someone from the Bariatric Clinic will contact you within 48-72 hours to set up your initial appointment. Ultimately, the decision to have this surgery is yours. After hearing the facts, you must decide for yourself if the benefits outweigh the potential complications. Bariatric surgery is a tool to help attain permanent weight loss, but your success depends on how well you use that tool. Good luck in your weight loss venture. We look forward to serving you.

Resources

We invite you to watch these videos for a detailed description of the advantages, disadvantages and risks associated with weight loss surgery. This information is intended for both the potential patient and the patient’s family and friends, who all play a vital role in the ultimate success of weight loss surgery.

As you view the videos, you will hear references to several handouts.

Body Mass Index Table
Body Mass Index Calculator
Options for Individuals with BMI <35
Types of Weight Loss Surgery
Weight Loss Support Group