Weight Loss Surgery

Bariatric Surgery

Our Mission is Your Success
Our mission is to provide support to those committed to a healthier lifestyle and improved quality of life through medical and surgical treatment of obesity. When all other methods of weight loss have failed, surgery may be the best option. Bariatric surgery, or weight loss surgery, has proven effective for reducing obesity. Losing weight provides numerous benefits for physical, mental and emotional well-being (click here to view testimonials from some of our patients [1]). A healthy weight enables a more active lifestyle, and can also be effective in treating conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular disease and arthritis. Patients need to meet specific qualifications regarding weight, Body Mass Index (BMI) [2], and health issues to be eligible for these procedures.

The PrimeCare Surgical Weight Loss Program
Losing weight through bariatric procedures involves more than surgery. It requires changing your life by changing your lifestyle. That’s why Mid Dakota Clinic [3] and CHI St. Alexius Health have partnered to form the PrimeCare Surgical Weight Loss Program, the most comprehensive weight loss surgery program this region has to offer. In addition to experienced, board-certified surgeons, our complete bariatric services include experts ranging from licensed registered dietitians [4] to psychologists [5] and financial advisors, along with online education and supportive post-operative programs [6] designed with you AND your family in mind. We also have a coordinator who works with you and your primary care doctor through the entire process to ensure that your care is tailored to your individual needs to help you achieve optimum results.

A message from Dr. Brandon Helbling, Weight Loss Surgeon
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MBSAQIP

The Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program [7] has designated CHI St. Alexius Health as a Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Center. Dr. Brandon Helbling of Mid Dakota Clinic perform surgical weight loss procedures at this MBSAQIP-accredited center. Earning this designation signifes CHI St. Alexius Health’s ability to consistently meet high standards of safe care for bariatric surgery patients.

CHI St. Alexius Health has been designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery® [8] by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Designation as Blue Distinction Centers means this facility’s overall experience and aggregate data met objective criteria established in collaboration with expert clinicians’ and leading professional organizations’ recommendations. Individual outcomes may vary. To find out which services are covered under your policy at any facilities, please call your local Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield Plan.

Your initial consultation is free. For more information, contact the Bariatric Clinical Coordinator at
530-6330, toll-free 800-472-2113 ext. 6330l [9]. We’re here to help.

Considering bariatric surgery? Catch a glimpse of our Information Session [10]. Had bariatric surgery?
Attend our support group session. [11]