St. Vincent’s is now offering patients a suite of outpatient weight-loss procedures with Bariendo, a leading obesity treatment company. By integrating advanced endoscopic procedures and a personalized care approach, St. Vincent’s and Bariendo aim to enhance patient outcomes and quality of life through effective, minimally invasive treatments. These procedures will be available at St. Vincent’s St. Johns County.
“We are excited to give our patients the most effective and personalized treatment options for their weight-loss needs,” said Jody Young, Ascension Florida regional vice president of bariatric and general surgery. “Obesity is one of the most common diseases in America, contributing to heart attacks, diabetes and cancer. We look forward to this enhancement of our ability to treat this critical health issue and improve the lives of our patients and the health of our community.”
Bariendo’s Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) Stomach Tightening is a fast, outpatient treatment with proven long-term results. Invented by Bariendo co-founder and Harvard professor Dr. Christopher Thompson, the one-hour endoscopic procedure reduces stomach size by 70%, leading to average weight loss of 18-20%.
A recent study shows that the procedure is effective for at least 10 years for most patients, with low complication rates. Additionally, a recent Journal of the American Medical Association study found ESG to be almost four times more cost-effective than GLP-1 medications, while delivering superior weight loss results.
The partnership also includes other weight loss interventions such as Gastric Balloon. This 15-minute procedure involves placing a medical balloon in a patient’s stomach via endoscopy, helping patients feel full sooner and stay full longer. After six months, the balloon is removed through another endoscopy, with average weight loss totaling 13.2%.
St. Vincent’s and Bariendo will also offer enhancements to previously offered bariatric surgeries. Nearly 40% of patients regain weight after bariatric surgery due to stomach stretching and returning hunger.
Endoscopic procedures like TORe+ and SIS retighten the stomach, allowing patients to resume their weight loss. These procedures take less than 45 minutes and result in weight loss of up to 15% for TORe+ and 12-15% for SIS.
Patients who undergo these procedures must also make permanent positive changes to their diets and exercise routines to help ensure long-term success. Weight-loss management is a step-by-step process. St. Vincent's supports patients through every step of their journey. The team of surgical weight-loss specialists includes a surgeon, nurse navigator, bariatric dietitian, exercise physiologist and behavioral health support.
To learn more or schedule a consultation, call 904-425-5996.
