UCHealth Bariatrics Clinic – Longs Peak Medical Center
1760 Ken Pratt Boulevard
Longmont, CO 80504
Phone:
Fax: 720-718-0939
Your team
Our providers take the time to listen to your concerns and develop a plan for care with you.
Everyone’s weight loss journey is different. Our team is here to help you find the approach that works best for your health and your life.
Since 2018, our comprehensive bariatric surgery program has helped patients work toward better health. Now, our new medical weight loss program offers even more ways to help you reach your goals. You can focus on one approach or use both, depending on your needs.
Whether you are considering surgery, medication, or both, our team will guide and support you every step of the way.
Your care team includes:
- Board-certified surgeons who perform weight loss surgery & are also board-certified in obesity medicine.
- A specially trained physician assistant who manages the medical weight loss program.
- A certified bariatric nurse navigator who guides you through the process.
- A registered dietitian with specialized training in obesity and weight management who helps you build healthy eating habits.
- A surgical coordinator who helps with insurance approvals and paperwork.
We provide education, regular follow-up visits, and ongoing support to help you along your journey.
Our multidisciplinary program offers:
- Dedicated bariatric dietitian and nurse navigator.
- Monthly support groups.
- Specially equipped private rooms.
- State-of-the-art brand new facilities.
- One-on-one visits with your surgeon, dietitian and nurse navigator to develop individualized care plans.
Weight loss surgery
Weight loss surgery changes your stomach and, in some cases, your digestive system to help you:
- Eat less
- Feel full sooner
- Lose weight
Surgery can also improve many health problems linked to excess weight.
Surgical weight loss options include:
- Sleeve gastrectomy
- Gastric bypass
- Conversion and revisional surgery
These procedures may help with weight regain, limited weight loss, acid reflux, or other problems. Our team can help determine which procedure is right for you.
Medical weight loss
Medication and support to help you reach your goals.
Our medical weight loss program offers care for people who want to lose weight without surgery or need additional help before or after surgery.
Your treatment plan may include:
- Weight loss medications, when appropriate.
- Nutrition and healthy eating guidance.
- Physical activity and lifestyle goals.
- Body composition testing to help track changes in body fat and muscle over time.
- Help building healthy habits that last.
- Regular visits to track progress and adjust your plan.
Weight loss medications
Prescription medications can help reduce hunger, control appetite, or help you feel full longer. Some can also improve blood sugar.
These medications may help you lose a meaningful amount of weight and improve your health. They work best as part of a long-term plan with healthy habits and regular follow-up.
Medication is not right for everyone. Your provider will review your health, possible side effects, and treatment options with you. Some people need ongoing medication to help maintain their weight loss.
Support group
Our monthly support group is open to people who have had weight loss surgery, are thinking about surgery, or are exploring weight loss options. Friends and family are welcome, too.
Led by members of our weight loss team, the group offers:
- Helpful information and guest speakers.
- Answers to common questions.
- Support from people who understand your journey.
- Encouragement and a sense of community.
When: First Monday of every month, noon–1 p.m.
Where: Longs Peak Medical Center and virtually online.
Please call 720.718.3949 to learn more.
Bariatric surgery: patient testimonials
Now at 45 years old and a steady 175 lbs., I am healthier and happier than I’ve ever been. My hypertension, sleep apnea, fatigue, and back pain are gone. I no longer suffer from depression, my acid reflux is easily managed, and I’m no longer prediabetic. My only regret is that I didn’t do this 10 years sooner.
Since surgery, my life has changed drastically. I’m off my CPAP machine and almost all the medications I took a lot before surgery. My body no longer hurts from just standing/walking. I can ride my bike and play with my kids!! That’s the biggest thing. My husband said a smile has not left my face. I fell in love with my body again. I love the healthy person looking back at me in the mirror. I have changed my career from a sit-down job to a very active one where I’m running around for 8 hours a day. I have a whole new outlook on my life and though I wish I had done it much sooner, I’m glad I did it!
Wow! What a difference just a few short years can have on one’s life. Thank you, Dr. Powell, you’re amazing!!
I wake up every day just so incredibly thankful for my 2nd chance at a healthy, happy life. THANK YOU to the Longmont Bariatric Surgery team. I cannot believe this is me. Good luck to you wherever you are in this process!! Enjoy every moment of reclaiming all your dreams. With good health, you can achieve ANYTHING!
During my quest of self-love, and discovery I opted for VSG, yes Surgery, to be exact the sleeve. I was sleeved Sept 2021, the best thing I’ve done for me. Here are some pics, I have to see it to believe it, it’s a very hard journey. I still see the same person in the mirror, it’s taken a lifetime of struggles, a lot of hard decisions, MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY, and most important SELF LOVE, to get me here today.
My life has improved 110% since bariatric surgery. Not only are most of my health issues gone, but I feel incredible! Bariatric surgery isn’t easy—you have to be willing to put in the effort and commit to the lifestyle. I continue to focus on healthy food choices, listening to my body, and go to the gym three times a week. Like everyone I still have challenges from time to time, but I know my triggers, listen to my body, and get right back on track.
Since my procedure, my life has completely transformed. I no
longer need pain medications, and I can shop at regular stores
for clothes I love. My confidence and self-esteem have
soared—something I didn’t even realize I was lacking before.
My mobility has improved so much that I can exercise
regularly, play with my kids and grandkids, and even get up off
the floor with ease. Best of all, I no longer spend my time in
doctors’ offices.
My lifestyle has completely transformed. I eat healthy, exercise regularly, and I can now do things I wasn’t able to do before surgery. It’s a challenging journey, but the results are incredible. You feel so much better, and people often comment on how amazing you look. I no longer have high blood pressure or sleep apnea. My A1C levels have
improved significantly, and my BMI has dropped from 42 to 30.
In January 2021, I underwent a sleeve gastrectomy. After successfully maintaining my weight loss for a year, I decided to take the next step and address the excess skin. Now, four months post-op from my skin removal surgery, I couldn’t be happier with my decision. Not only am I healthier, but I also feel years younger! I’m incredibly grateful to Dr. Powell and his team for all of their support throughout this journey.
Scheduling and insurance coverage
After your provider has referred you to our practice, our care team will call you to schedule your appointment.
Please provide all the following information at your scheduled appointment:
- Photo ID
- Insurance card
Please arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled appointment to allow enough time to complete the check-in process.
If you have any scheduling questions, or questions about your surgery, please call our office.
Not all insurance plans cover weight loss surgery or medications used to treat obesity. Coverage and requirements vary by plan.
Awards and recognition
Our Bariatric Program is recognized as an Accredited Comprehensive Center of Excellence by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), a program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This prestigious accreditation reflects our commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and achieving excellent outcomes through the expertise and dedication of our physicians, nurses, and entire care team.
