Bariatric Surgery Changes Lives
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Weight loss surgery is more than a procedure—it's a turning point. Under the expert care of Dr. Alexa Roth, Southeast Idaho's highest-volume female robotic bariatric surgeon, patients are losing weight for good and reclaiming the lives they deserve.
Bariatric surgery—also called weight loss surgery—is a group of minimally invasive procedures that help people with obesity achieve significant, lasting weight loss by changing how the stomach and digestive system work.
What is bariatric surgery?
the basics
Weight loss surgery procedures don't just reduce the size of the stomach. They also alter hunger hormones, improve metabolism, and in many cases reduce caloric absorption.
Ultimately, bariatric surgery creates powerful, lasting changes in the body's relationship with food and weight.
Obesity is a chronic medical condition defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. For many individuals who have struggled with obesity despite diet, exercise, and medication, bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment available. It's not just a last resort, but a legitimate, science-backed medical solution.
All procedures at Achieve Weight Loss are performed through small 1 cm incisions using minimally invasive robotic techniques—similar to gallbladder or appendix surgery—so patients recover faster, experience less discomfort, and get back to their lives sooner.
Minimally Invasive
All procedures performed through small 1 cm incisions with robotic precision—no large scars, faster recovery.
Long-Term Results
Unlike diets or medications alone, bariatric surgery produces durable weight loss that lasts years—even decades.
More Than Weight Loss
Surgery frequently improves or fully resolves obesity-related conditions—diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, and more.
Bariatric surgery is typically recommended for adults with a BMI of 35 or higher, or a BMI of 30+ with an obesity-related health condition such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, or joint disease.
Who is a candidate?
Clinical Evidence
Why Bariatric Surgery Works
Decades of research confirm what our patients experience every day: bariatric surgery is the most effective and durable treatment for obesity—producing results that diet, exercise, and medication alone simply cannot match.
of patients maintain 50%+ excess weight loss long-term
see improvement or remission of type 2 diabetes
increase in life expectancy following bariatric surgery
90%
80%
5-14 yrs
Long-term clinical studies consistently show that bariatric surgery produces greater and more sustained weight loss than any other available treatment. Beyond the scale, patients experience dramatic improvements in overall health— with many obesity-related conditions improving significantly or resolving entirely.
Bariatric Surgery is Proven. Durable. Life-Changing.
What the research shows
Greater and more sustained weight loss than medications or lifestyle changes alone
Improvement or full remission of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, and joint disease
Improved cardiovascular health and lower long-term risk of heart disease
Increased energy levels, improved mobility, and better mental well-being
Extended life expectancy — by an average of 5 to 14 years
Improved fertility and hormone regulation
Resolution of acid reflux (GERD) in many patients
Simplify your daily supplement strategy.
All-in-one bariatric vitamins make life easier—just one multivitamin plus calcium throughout the day. Consistency is key.
Choose a vitamin you like and set up auto-delivery
Use a weekly pill organizer
Keep your vitamin with your breakfast or lunch
Set daily reminders on your phone
Take your bariatric multivitamin with a meal, and separate it from calcium by at least 2 hours to improve iron absorption.
What You Need to Know About Weight Stabilization or Regain
nobody loses weight forever.
Between 6 and 12 months after surgery, most patients will reach a point of weight stability. Some will even gain a few pounds.
After loosing pounds a week for many months, this can be a difficult mental experience! But it happens to everyone and it’s important to focus on the wins already accomplished.
Most patients reach a healthy and comfortable weight after weight loss surgery, and regular check-ups with your weight loss team can help patients feel assured and confident in their progress.
Serious weight regain is a separate issue.
90% of patients are successful in maintaining at least 50% of their weight loss long-term after weight loss surgery, so while a person may gain 30 or 40 pounds back over the course of their life, significant weight regain over 50 pounds is unusual.
Major weight regain usually occurs in the setting of new life stressors that prompt a return to unhealthy lifestyle choices. Lack of regular follow-up with your weight loss provider can also contribute to this.
It’s hard to manage a problem you can’t quantify. Check at least once weekly to know where you stand.
Identify what you are doing that is contributing to weight gain, then ask yourself what you are able to do to change this.
Schedule an appointment with your weight loss provider, so you can troubleshot together and get some additional therapies, if needed.
Keep your scheduled appointments and stay accountable to your goals.
Generally, we recommend the following steps to successfully battle weight regain:
The earlier you can recognize a trend and get back to weight stability, the better! Your team is here to help you, so don’t feel like you have to do this alone. Long-term follow-up and accountability are the keys to success.
Your health.
Your confidence.
Your freedom.
It’s all possible with the right surgical plan—learn which procedure is the best fit for you.
