Non-Surgical Procedures and Support

Every person’s weight loss journey is different. You may need help losing weight but bariatric surgery isn’t right for you. Or, you had bariatric surgery several years ago and your weight is creeping up again.  WakeMed is pleased to support you wherever you are on your weight loss journey with innovative, non-surgical procedures.

• Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)
• Ingastric Balloon
• Procedure for Weight Gain after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

No scar, no incision and it’s reversible

While these procedures require general anesthesia, they do not require cutting the skin (incisions). The physician accesses your stomach via a tube down your throat. They are considered minimally invasive procedures. Patients typically do not require an overnight stay. And these procedures are reversible. In addition, some health insurance plans may cover a portion of these procedures.

North Carolina's first Advanced Gastrointestinal Center that performs endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), WakeMed Cary Hospital is pleased to support patients who are looking for help achieving their ideal body weight. 

Am I a candidate for a non-surgical weight loss procedure?

Each of these non-surgical weight loss procedures are generally designed for patients who fit the following:

• A body mass index (BMI) of 30 to 50, and/or
• Previously tried to lose weight without long-term success