Lose unwanted weight and gain a longer, healthier life.

If you are among the 42% of Americans who are struggling with their weight, you probably know it can cause life-threatening conditions like heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea and even cancer. What you may not know is that the Hartford HealthCare Medical & Surgical Weight Loss team takes a uniquely holistic approach that can help you live your healthiest life.

Here, care and support come from a broad group of healthcare professionals that includes bariatric surgeons, obesity medicine specialists, registered dieticians, behavioral health specialists and others looking out for all your needs when losing weight. Together, we’re here to help you gain the energy, self-confidence and control you need to manage your health and live longer as you enjoy the life you deserve.

Treatment Options

You will meet with our team to discuss a full range of treatment options to help you successfully lose weight and maintain that loss. This can include bariatric surgery or weight loss medications or a combination of both, which you will discuss with our team of providers. Choices are based on your overall health and your weight loss goals.
Real People, Real Transformations

Weight loss programs can all sound the same until you hear other people tell their stories. Read real stories of people who successfully lost weight and gained life with our program to help you feel encouraged and inspired to start your own journey.

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Surgical Weight Loss

Discover the full array of surgical weight-loss options we have available at the Digestive Health Institute Medical & Surgical Weight Loss Program.

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Medical Weight Loss

Discover the full array of medical weight-loss options we have available at the Digestive Health Institute Medical & Surgical Weight Loss Program.

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Patient Support

We know struggling with weight is often rooted in emotions, making it crucial that you feel supported by our team and your family and friends on the weight loss journey.

We have added layers of support to our program — from support group meetings with others who have similar experiences to sessions with behavioral health specialists — that you can access before, during and after your treatment. This, we believe, will help you successfully maintain your weight loss in the long term.

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Contact Options

Like life, your weight loss journey will have its ups and downs but you can always reach out to your healthcare team at the Hartford HealthCare Medical & Surgical Weight Loss Program with questions, concerns or to find support.

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