Lourdes is committed to a partnership with you and your family as you explore options for successful weight loss and positive lifestyle changes. We are proud to offer you our comprehensive program, which includes educational classes, nutritional counseling, and medical and psychiatric consultations with members of our professional staff in conjunction with Bariatric surgery. Our team is committed to a long-term relationship with you as you transition to a new lifestyle following a managed weight loss program or following your surgery.
If you qualify for and choose to have Bariatric surgery, our experienced surgeon, Dr. Alex Argotte, along with a qualified team specially trained in the procedure, will perform either a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or the LAP-BAND adjustable gastric banding, depending on which procedure is most appropriate for you.
Dr. Alex Argotte
Dr. Argotte is a graduate of Indiana University Medical School and completed residencies at State University of New York and the Health Science Center at Stony Brook. He is a board certified general surgeon. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, the Kentucky Medical Association, and an affiliate member of the American Society of Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Argotte’s office is located in the Bariatric and Weight Wellness Center on the Lourdes campus behind the hospital.
“ I find it very rewarding to see the positive changes that take place in my patient’s lives as a result of gastric bypass surgery. Their health improves along with almost every other aspect of their lives.”
Becky LaGore, RN, BSN
As program coordinator, Becky oversees the education process from the initial visit throughout the patient's course of therapy. She provides encouragement and support to patients and families, and views this as a vital component for patient success. Becky has
almost 18 years
experience as a Registered Nurse in a variety of areas, with an emphasis in diabetes management.
"I am so excited to be a part of the Lourdes Weight Wellness Program and to see the positive outcomes in our patients' lives. Our program, which uses a team approach, is geared to provide a structured plan, with extensive support and follow-up. This creates an environment for patients to achieve their weight-loss goals and live healthier lives."
Susan Mason-Tarr, RD, LD
Susan is a licensed and registered dietitian. She has extensive experience in weight loss management. Susan provides thorough nutritional evaluations and counseling, dietary education, and teaches a variety of classes including Cooking, Shopping, Weight Maintenance, and Weigh Loss.
“ Teamwork is the key. Our team works very closely with our patients, their primary care physicians, and their family members. Success is directly related to education and continued follow-up. Not every program offers this.”
One of the greatest advantages of Lourdes Bariatric and Weight Wellness Center is our commitment to helping you maintain long-term results. Psychologists and exercise physiologists are members of our team and help our patients reach and maintain their goals. Each plan is designed to meet your individual needs.
Our Metamorphosis Support Group for gastric bypass patients, meets the first Tuesday evening of every month at 6 PM in the Marshall Nemer Pavilion Community Room on the Lourdes campus. Our LAP-BAND Support Group meets the third Tuesday of every month at 6 PM in the Garden Room at Lourdes. This supportive fellowship is open to our patients, their families and friends, and persons interested in the program. You will find the Metamorphosis environment to be encouraging, motivational, and inspirational.
Lourdes Bariatric and Weight Wellness Center
1528 Lone Oak Rd.
Paducah, KY 42003
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