Weight Management

Available in Topeka & Manhattan

The Stormont Vail Health Weight Management program is the only weight management center west of Kansas City that is accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program for both surgery and medical weight loss. That means you get the best expertise and support to achieve sustainable success, whether losing weight, forming healthier habits, or simply feeling better.

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Best Place for Weight Management

Our Weight Management Center supports patients' weight loss journeys with personalized goal setting, motivation, and tools like medication and surgery. We understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to weight loss, so we create a customized approach to meet your individual needs. When you visit us, we’ll work together to develop a plan that helps you reach your goals with the support you need.

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Medical Weight Loss

We can prescribe FDA-approved medications to help your weight loss efforts when implementing lifestyle changes.

Stimulants:

Phentermine (Adipex-P, Suprenza)
Phentermine and topiramate extended-release (Qsymia)
Phendimetrazine (Bontril, Bontril PDM, Bontril Slow-Release, Melifiat, Obezine, Phendiet, Phendiet-105, Prelu-2)
Diethylpropion (Tenuate)
Vyvanse

Non-stimulants:

Tirzepatide (Zepbound/Mounjaro)
Semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic)
Liraglutide (Saxenda/Victoza)
Naltrexone and bupropion extended-release (Contrave)

Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery

Bariatric surgery is a medical procedure for weight loss. It differs from cosmetic surgeries. To qualify for weight loss surgery, insurance requires:

A BMI of 40 or higher OR
A BMI of 35 to 39.9 with a chronic condition like high blood pressure, sleep apnea, or diabetes

Stormont Vail offers four types of bariatric surgery, as well as revisional surgeries:

Our team, which includes your surgeon, nurse practitioner, dietitian, and other specialists, will support you throughout the process. You will need to complete an insurance checklist, which varies in length.

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Diet & Nutrition Counseling

We recommend a balanced diet of high protein and moderate carbohydrates so you can enjoy your favorite foods while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We encourage drinking more water or adding protein to your meals, then gradually reducing carbohydrates. We also encourage keeping a food diary to track what you eat.

Education

We educate you on healthy habits, better grocery store choices, and ways to incorporate exercise into your daily routine. Our program includes personalized appointments to track progress and address concerns and barriers.

Resources

Check out helpful resources from our Weight Management program:

High Protein Breakfast

Budget-Friendly Healthy Eating

Our Weight Management Providers

Partha Bhurtel, M.D.

Specialty: General Surgery

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