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HOW DO I SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT?

Call our bariatric coordinator at 201-781-1370 or email lorena.eguez@hackensackumcpv.com. 

WHY PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

At Pascack Valley Medical Center, we’re with you through every step of your weight loss journey and beyond. We offer comprehensive, compassionate care with modern treatment options and education and support programs that support the whole person. Our multi-disciplinary team works together to create customized plans to provide the most individualized experience possible. 

The Bariatric Surgery Program at Pascack Valley Medical Center is accredited as a Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®), a joint Quality Program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). The hospital is a Five-Star Recipient for Overall Bariatric Surgery in 2023 and Received the Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023) from Healthgrades. 

WILL INSURANCE PAY FOR MY SURGERY?

If you are considering bariatric surgery, call your insurance company to verify bariatric benefits for the treatment of morbid obesity.

Information you will need from your insurance:

AM I A CANDIDATE FOR BARIATRIC SURGERY?

Bariatric surgery may be an option for adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more. If you have other serious health conditions, such as diabetes or heart disease, bariatric surgery may be beneficial if your BMI is between 35 and 40. If your BMI is below 35, you will not qualify for surgery.

WHAT TYPES OF WEIGHT LOSS PROCEDURES DO YOU OFFER?

Pascack Valley Medical Center offers several types of procedures, including:

Roux-en-Y (roo-en-wy) gastric bypass - This is the most common procedure. A surgeon creates a small pouch from the stomach and connects it directly to the small intestine. This helps lower the amount of food you can eat in one sitting.

Sleeve gastrectomy - This procedure removes about 80% of the stomach, leaving a long, tube-like pouch. This smaller stomach can't hold as much food. It also produces less of the appetite-regulating hormone ghrelin, which can curb your desire to eat.

SADI-S - Similar to a sleeve gastrectomy, this procedure also divides part of the small intestine. This surgery offers weight loss along with less hunger, more fullness, blood sugar control and diabetes improvement. 

DO YOU OFFER ROBOTIC SURGERY?

Yes, our program utilizes robotic surgery, which may offer advantages such as precision, minimally invasive procedures, and potentially faster recovery times for patients. Robotic surgery can also provide surgeons with enhanced visualization and dexterity, leading to improved outcomes for patients undergoing bariatric procedures. Click here for more information. 

HOW CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?

We offer free virtual seminars that answer many patients’ most frequently asked questions. You can also reach out to our bariatric coordinator anytime at  201-781-1370.