Weight Management Center

Thank you for choosing The Reading Hospital Weight Management Center to help guide you in the process of bariatric surgery.

According to independent studies done by the National Institutes of Health, bariatric surgical intervention is the only proven method for achieving long-term weight loss in the morbidly obese (body mass index of 40 or greater).

We offer the Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding procedures (REALIZE^TM and LAP-BAND®), and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.

Whether you choose lapband or gastric bypass, The Reading Hospital Weight Management Center has developed a comprehensive plan of treatment. We believe that you play a key role in assuring a successful outcome in achieving your desired weight loss.

You will be followed by your surgeon and our multi-disciplinary team before, during, and after your obesity surgery. Our team includes physicians, physician assistants, case managers, dietitians, and nurses who specialize in weight-loss surgery and care. The details, from pre-operative teaching to post-operative care, are always reviewed with you. Our team is excited to help you plan your treatment program, and is dedicated to helping you win the fight against obesity.

For more information, call 610-988-HELP, or toll-free 1-866-593-5673 .