Experience Counts!

If you’re considering surgical options to control obesity, keep in mind—experience counts.
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 The obesity surgery experience of a surgeon makes a big difference in reducing the risks of surgery.
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 The surgeon’s experience in caring for patients post-operatively can make a big difference in increasing the long-term success and safety of patients.

Surgical Weight Loss Clinic (SWLC) is the Northwest’s longest established, most experienced obesity surgery practice.

We’ve helped more than 6,000 people win their personal battles with obesity and enjoy happier, healthier, longer lives. And, we offer one of the world’s leading long-term follow-up programs.

Obesity is considered an incurable disease; but it doesn’t have to control your life. We can help you control your obesity through surgery. Our goal is to help you LIVE LIFE WELL!

We hope you’ll find this web site to be a helpful resource for prospective patients who’d like to learn more about surgical weight loss options; established patients looking for the tools and support to achieve their goals; and anyone wanting to learn more about SWLC.




ANNOUNCements

Appointments: If you are unable to keep your appointment, please call the office at least 24 hours prior to your appointment time. This will give our office staff time to schedule another patient in that time slot. Please be aware we have implemented a $25.00 charge to patients who do not call to reschedule or cancel their appointment.

Preferred Appointments: We are glad to coordinate your appointments, however, it is best to schedule for your preferred date(s) in advance. Some appointment dates are busier than others, please call us to schedule.

Surgery Elsewhere: We are happy to provide follow-up care for patients that have had their obesity surgery performed elsewhere. More Info

Now Available: The newly reduced price of $12,800 for the Lap-Band®/Adjustable Gastric Band package. Call us for details 253-472-9850 Tacoma or 509-943-0710 Richland.

New Lap Band Financing: Specialized financing program for the Lap-Band® procedure. For more information call 1-877-Lapband, option 4.


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How to choose an obesity surgery practice

If you are thinking about having obesity surgery, there are three very important considerations in choosing the obesity clinic providing your care and follow up.
1. Experience with obesity operations
2. Length of time they have been doing obesity surgery
3. Quality of the follow-up care they provide after surgery.

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Calculate Your BMI


The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body fat calculated based on height and weight. We invite you to use this form to calculate your BMI and find out if you would be a good candidate for surgery.

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