Morbid obesity is a chronic disease, meaning that its symptoms build slowly over an extended period of time. An estimated 5-10 million Americans are considered morbidly obese. Obesity becomes "morbid" when it reaches the point of significantly increasing the risk of one or more obesity-related health conditions or serious diseases (also known as co-morbidities) that can result either in significant physical disability or even death.

Weight loss surgery is major surgery. Its growing use to treat morbid obesity is the result of three factors: Our current knowledge of the significant health risks of morbid obesity; the relatively low risk and complications of the procedures versus not having surgery; and the ineffectiveness of current non-surgical approaches to produce sustained weight loss. This site will provide valuable information about the benefits and risks of weight loss surgery. However, the best way to get a full assessment of your condition is to schedule a consultation to determine if weight loss surgery may be an option for you.

University Surgeons
John L. Butsch, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Daniel J. Deziel, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Keith W. Millikan, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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Rush University Medical Center
1725 W. Harrison St. Ste. 810
Chicago, IL 60612 Phone (312) 942-6500

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
WeightLossSurgery@usurg.com