Dr. Delenya Allen will be speaking on the benefits of surgical weight loss:
– 71% average excess weight loss
– 86% Type II diabetes resolution
– 67% Hypertension resolution
– Joint pain relief / lower rate of joint replacement
– Elimination of obstructive sleep apnea
– Improved cardiovascular health
– Relief of depression
– Average payback period for surgical costs is 26 months
– Mortality rates lower than the majority of elective operations currently performed (0.2%)

and the Saint Francis Center for Surgical Weight Loss
– Approaching 7000 patients within the past 16 years
– Performing Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and revisional surgeries.
– Fully accredited center by the MBSAQIP
– Center of Excellence with Cigna and United
– Aetna Institute of Quality
– Bariatric Distinction Center with BCBS
– Covered by most insurance plans