Providence Weight Management Team

Whether it's a dietary regime, an exercise plan or mindfulness tactics, The Providence Weight Management Team is dedicated to helping you find the best way to help you manage and maintain your ideal body weight.

Q&A with Dr. Deron Ludwig

Meet Dr. Deron Ludwig, St. Patrick Hospital’s Bariatric Medical Director as he answers some important – and common – questions and offered insight for those considering surgery.
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Bariatric surgery gives this SoCal couple a new lease on life

For SoCal residents Cynthia and Jack, bariatric surgery offered them a new lease on life. Learn more.
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Bariatric surgery, a successful weight-loss option

Losing weight and keeping it off without professional help can be difficult for many people. There are surgical and nonsurgical options.
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Q&A with Dr. Swannack: What you should know about bariatric surgery

Dr. Swannack weighs in on the life-changing aspects of bariatric surgery and what to expect.
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Q&A with Dr. Pickhardt: Options and outcomes for bariatric surgery

Dr. Pickhardt of St. Patrick Hospital shares his own insight into the options and outcomes for those considering bariatric surgery.
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How bariatric surgery opened up a whole new world for Jenny

Patient Jenny Gywn shares her bariatric surgery journey and recounts the challenges and successes along the way.
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Why bariatric surgery might make sense: A nurse's perspective

Nurse Janet Klaudt sits down for a Q&A about the pros and cons of bariatric surgery.
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Providence Weight Management Team

Q&A with Dr. Deron Ludwig

Meet Dr. Deron Ludwig, St. Patrick Hospital’s Bariatric Medical Director as he answers some important – and common – questions and offered insight for those considering surgery.

Bariatric surgery gives this SoCal couple a new lease on life

For SoCal residents Cynthia and Jack, bariatric surgery offered them a new lease on life. Learn more.

Bariatric surgery, a successful weight-loss option

Losing weight and keeping it off without professional help can be difficult for many people. There are surgical and nonsurgical options.

Q&A with Dr. Swannack: What you should know about bariatric surgery

Dr. Swannack weighs in on the life-changing aspects of bariatric surgery and what to expect.

Q&A with Dr. Pickhardt: Options and outcomes for bariatric surgery

Dr. Pickhardt of St. Patrick Hospital shares his own insight into the options and outcomes for those considering bariatric surgery.

How bariatric surgery opened up a whole new world for Jenny

Patient Jenny Gywn shares her bariatric surgery journey and recounts the challenges and successes along the way.

Why bariatric surgery might make sense: A nurse's perspective

Nurse Janet Klaudt sits down for a Q&A about the pros and cons of bariatric surgery.