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map-pin Lowell General Hospital Weight Management + Bariatric Surgery - Chelmsford
A class taught by one of our staff dietitians. The goal of this class is to teach patients the proper way to eat to achieve and maintain weight loss goals both before and after surgery.Weight loss surgery patients have different nutritional needs than non-surgical patients, so it is extremely important to know how to meet your body's needs for long term health and success.
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The idea of surgery can be stressful, whether you have chosen to undergo surgery or are facing an emergency procedure. Our highly trained surgeons and support staff in Tufts Medical Center’s General Surgery Division have the skills to set your mind at ease.
Support groups
calendar-event February 5, 2024 clock 5:00 - 6:00pm map-pin Lowell General Hospital Weight Management + Bariatric Surgery - Chelmsford
This is a weight loss support group facilitated by a Registered Dietitian that provides a sense of community, encouragement, and shared commitment to a healthier lifestyle. It fosters a positive environment where individuals can find motivation and practical tips for their weight loss journey. Get support from peers, embrace your new lifestyle, set goals, talk nutrition and learn new recipes.
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Since our first class in 1893, the Department of Surgery has pioneered possibilities across the full spectrum of surgical illness. We're leading the way in surgical care, from minimally invasive techniques to transplant surgery.
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As a medical professional, you play a pivotal role at Tufts Medicine. Whether you are looking to refer a patient into our care, seeking medical education and training opportunities, or would like to learn more about our academic departments, we are here to collaborate with you. Together we can discover breakthroughs, improve patient outcomes and revolutionize healthcare.
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Originally founded in 1893, we are a 234-bed general hospital offering a wide range of services, including expert cardiac care, 24-hour emergency care, wound care management and maternity services with an on-site Level II Special Care Nursery. We are the only hospital in the area offering an emergency cardiac catheterization lab, a life-saving procedure to open blocked arteries and limit heart damage. We are supported by over 700 affiliated physicians and have access to advanced specialty care with our clinical affiliation with Tufts Medical Center. 
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Weight + wellness
calendar-event September 27, 2023 clock 7:00 - 8:00pm map-pin Lowell General Hospital Weight Management + Bariatric Surgery - Chelmsford
Exclusively for patients of the Center for Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery Join us today for support in your journey.  Men and women handle the weight loss journey differently. If you are a woman interested in discussing the ups and downs of weight loss and life after bariatric surgery, join us for a women-only roundtable. 
Patient Stories
November 2, 2020
At 5-foot-8 and 295 pounds, Scott Strainge knew his weight was a contributing factor to his health issues. He was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes eight years ago, which eventually progressed to a point where he needed seven different medications a day to keep his blood sugar and blood pressure under control.
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January 19, 2021
Health services leader Optum named Lowell General Hospital’s Center for Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery a Resource Services Center of Excellence (COE) for providing cost-effective, quality health care to patients receiving bariatric surgery and other related services that address the long-term health risks associated with morbid obesity.
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Obesity is a chronic, debilitating, multi-factorial disease that has reached worldwide pandemic proportions. The prevalence of obesity has tripled since the 1980s in many countries of the World Health Organization (WHO) European region. The WHO estimates that by 2015, 2.3 billion people will be overweight and over 700 million will be obese.
Press Releases
August 18, 2022
Tufts Medical Center and Tufts University School of Medicine announced today that Jason Hall, MD, a colon and rectal surgeon and an internationally renowned expert in diverticular disease, has been named Surgeon-in-Chief and Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Tufts Medical Center, and Professor of Surgery and Benjamin Andrews Chair of Surgery at Tufts University School of Medicine.
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Our researchers at the Center for the Evaluation of Value and Risk in Health (CEVR), including CEVR Director Peter J. Neumann, ScD, frequently contribute their knowledge to a wide range of prestigious, peer-reviewed journals.
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May 8, 2019
Dr. Tarnoff will become the new Surgeon-in-Chief at Tufts Medical Center in June.
Weight + wellness
calendar-event November 8, 2023 clock 6:00 - 7:00pm map-pin Lowell General Hospital Weight Management + Bariatric Surgery - Chelmsford
Join our experienced weight management team for an information session to learn more about the surgical weight loss programs offered at Lowell General Hospital.
Support groups
calendar-event November 11, 2023 clock 9:00am - 12:00pm map-pin Lowell General Hospital Weight Management + Bariatric Surgery - Chelmsford
Relax through the process of art-making  This free program is for both Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital Cancer Center and Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery patients and their caregivers. All sessions will be held in a hybrid format both in person and virtually from 9 am–noon on the second Saturday each month. No classes will be held during the summer months.