A reunion of bariatric surgery patients from Northeast Baptist Bariatric Center gathered for the 2nd Annual Fiesta Style Show. Among the former patients were husband and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Ramirez who together have lossed over 280 pounds.

This year’s theme and overall message for National Nutrition Month is “Nutrition from the Ground Up.” According to ADA this is a focus on back to basics, simple and economical healthy foods, food preparation and family meals at home, as well as health promotion.

Northeast Baptist Hospital has been named an American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence®.

Bariatric weight loss surgery is helping people live lives they've only dreamed of. In addition to weight loss, patients find they no longer suffer from serious health issues associated with obesity. The support group meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month and offers talks by physicians and other health experts. To find out more, please call Debra Marsh at (210) 297-2030.

At the Northeast Baptist Bariatric Center we care about your post-operative progress.

Bariatric weight loss surgery is helping people live lives they've only dreamed of. In addition to weight loss, patients find they no longer suffer from serious health issues associated with obesity. The support group meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month and offers talks by physicians and other health experts. To find out more, please call Debra Marsh at (210) 297-2030.

Surgery is not a “quick-fix” solution; it is only the beginning to starting a healthier life. Constant vigilance with your diet, exercise and many other life changes is required to gain the maximum benefits from whatever procedure you choose.

The registered dietitians at Baptist Health System work with other health care professionals and community groups to provide nourishment, nutritional programs and instructional presentations to benefit people of all ages and health conditions.

Are you considering weight loss surgery? Come and listen to Baritric surgeons talk about the different procedures, risks and benefits, and learn what you need to consider when deciding if it's right step for you. Northeast Baptist Hospital, Bariatric Conference Room (3rd Floor), 8811 Village Dr.