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Weight Loss Surgery at Sentara
Health Tools
 Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women.
BMI Categories:
Underweight = <18.5
Normal weight = 18.5-24.9
Overweight = 25-29.9
Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater
Calories Burned
Find out how many calories you burn while doing your favorite activities.
Target Heart Rate
Your target heart rate zone (training zone) is the range between 60% and 80% of your maximum heart rate. Working within this zone gives you the maximum health and fat-burning benefits from your cardiovascular activity.
Support GroupsSentara recognizes that support is a key element of weight loss surgery. Whether you are a prospective weight loss surgery candidate, recently had surgery or had it several years ago, our support groups are an important piece of a successful recovery. Support groups are designed to help patients with some of the more common situations they may encounter following surgery. They are also a great opportunity for patients to meet, share their personal stories and find a common connection with others who have been through this unique procedure.
Pre-surgery patients are required to register to attend a Support Group. Please call 1-800-SENTARA.
For post-surgery patients, registration is not required.
Support Group Locations
Sentara Metabolic & Weight Loss Surgery Center sponsors online and in-person gastric bypass and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding support groups for the community.
Weight Loss Surgery Center of Hampton Roads provides a gastric bypass support group for current and prospective patients. Call (757) 591-9572 for more information.
 Sentara CarePlex Hospital Online Gastric Bypass Support Group
The Sentara CarePlex Hospital Online Gastric Bypass Support Group is available for people who have had a gastric bypass, and for those who are researching this surgery for obesity. The Bariatric Program Coordinator for Sentara CarePlex Hospital, Susie Rohling, moderates this group.
Sentara CarePlex Hospital Online LAP-BAND® Support Group
The Sentara CarePlex Hospital Online Lap Band Support Group is available for people who have had an Adjustable Gastric Band implanted, and for those who are researching this surgery for obesity. The Bariatric Program Coordinator for Sentara CarePlex Hospital, Susie Rohling, moderates this group.
Sentara Southside Online Gastric Bypass Support Group
This is a support group for people who had had a gastric bypass and for those who are researching this surgery for obesity. The Bariatric Program Coordinator for Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Jeanne Sanders, moderates this group.
Sentara Southside Online LAP-BAND® Support Group
Welcome to the Sentara Southside Online Lap Band support group. This is a support group for people who have had an Adjustable Gastric Band implanted, and for those who are researching this surgery for obesity. The Bariatric Program Coordinator for Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Jeanne Sanders, moderates this group.
Join an Online Support Group
Our Online Support Groups are free of charge and simple to use. Support Groups communicate via email using a member list and may send a message to everyone simultaneously. Members can also send and receive emails anytime, 24 hours a day.
References
View the Sentara Norfolk General Hospital & Norfolk Surgical Group Brochure
Links to Articles
Virginian Pilot, August 23, 2007, Two Studies Conclude Obesity Surgery Kept the Weight Off and Patients Lived Longer.
The first study shows that Gastric Bypass Surgery reduces mortality risk in severely obese patients. The study was conducted in Utah.
The second study shows the effects of weight loss surgery on mortality in Swedish obese subjects.
Virginian Pilot, January 23, 2008, Adjustable Gastric Banding and Conventional Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes shows that Weight Loss Surgery Tops Treatments for Diabetes
60 Minutes, April 20, 2008
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