As the new year begins, many individuals renew their commitment to improving health and well-being. For those who have struggled with weight loss through traditional methods, bariatric surgery is presented as a potential option at Archbold Hospitals.
Dr. Mary K. Hanisee, MD, FACS, FASMBS, describes the challenges faced by patients: “Many patients come to us feeling frustrated and discouraged because they’ve done everything they were told to do. Bariatric surgery helps reset the body in a way that diet and exercise alone sometimes cannot.”
Bariatric procedures such as gastric sleeve and gastric bypass are designed to reduce stomach size and affect hunger hormones, which can help patients feel full sooner and maintain satiety longer. Dr. Hanisee explains, “Bariatric surgery is not a shortcut—it’s a powerful tool. When combined with lifestyle changes, it can lead to meaningful, lasting weight loss and significant health improvements.”
The benefits of bariatric surgery often extend beyond weight reduction. Patients may experience improvements or resolution of conditions like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, and joint pain. Dr. Hanisee notes: “Some of the most rewarding moments are when patients tell me they’re off medications or finally have the energy to do things they couldn’t before. Those quality-of-life changes are just as important as the weight loss itself.”
At the Archbold Bariatric Surgery & Weight Loss Management Center in Thomasville, Georgia—a part of Archbold Hospitals’ network—patients receive comprehensive care that includes personalized treatment plans, nutrition counseling and education, pre- and post-surgery support, and ongoing follow-up care.
“We walk alongside our patients every step of the way,” says Dr. Hanisee. “From the first consultation to long-term follow-up, our goal is to help patients succeed for life.”
Adults struggling with obesity who have not found success with other methods may consider bariatric surgery after consultation at Archbold’s center.
“The first step is simply having a conversation,” says Dr. Hanisee. “That conversation can open the door to life-changing improvements in health and confidence.”
Archbold Hospitals operates its primary campus in Thomasville while maintaining additional regional facilities as part of its not-for-profit mission focused on community well-being (official website). The organization provides various healthcare services including emergency care, cardiac treatment, cancer support programs, women’s health initiatives, surgical options, rehabilitation services (official website), wellness programs and educational outreach.
For more information or to schedule an appointment regarding weight-loss options at Archbold Bariatric Surgery & Weight Loss Management Center in Thomasville or other locations across South Georgia and North Florida (official website), individuals can contact 229.226.8881.
