MUSC Weight Loss Surgery Program

MUSC Weight Loss Surgery Program MUSC’s Weight Loss Surgery Program's page is designed for you to stay up to date with classes, support groups, and more.

Post what you’re up to, connect with your bariatric buddies and swap tips for success! The Bariatric Surgery Program at MUSC in Charleston, S.C. is a leader in gastric bypass surgery and other weight loss surgery and obesity treatment options for obese patients in South Carolina. Since 1993, the program has performed more than 5000 weight loss surgeries and is certified as a Comprehensive Center with Adolescent Accreditation by the MBSAQIP - Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program

If you're looking for some New Year motivation, check out James's story on our blog - he had surgery with Dr. Lesher as ...
01/06/2023

If you're looking for some New Year motivation, check out James's story on our blog - he had surgery with Dr. Lesher as an adolescent and is doing FANTASTIC... congrats James!! We are so proud of you!

I struggled with my weight and knew something had to change in order for me to have a healthier life.

Looking to add some "pep" to your dinner tonight? Bell Pepper Nachos are a great way to boost your vitamin intake, reduc...
04/14/2022

Looking to add some "pep" to your dinner tonight? Bell Pepper Nachos are a great way to boost your vitamin intake, reduce your overall saturated fat intake, and satisfy your cravings all at once!

Bell Pepper Nachos are a great way to boost your vitamin intake, reduce your overall saturated fat intake, and satisfy your cravings all at once!

Mark Your Calendars: Registration for YWM2022-Virtual Opens April 5th! Get ready because registration for the Obesity Ac...
03/29/2022

Mark Your Calendars:
Registration for YWM2022-Virtual
Opens April 5th!

Get ready because registration for the Obesity Action Coalition's PREMIER weight and health conference, YWM2022-Virtual, OPENS April 5th! Join us May 14th – 15th to take part in a weekend packed with education and connection opportunities! YWM2022-Virtual offers multiple registration options to meet all needs, including a FREE option.


YWM2022-Virtual will take place on OAC's Convention online platform and promises to deliver the most immersive online educational experience bringing together individuals eager to learn more about how to tackle their weight, health, nutrition, exercise and more!

To learn more about YWM2022- Virtual:

  May 14 – May 15, 2022 | Presented on the YWM Convention Online Platform About the Virtual Program The OAC is proud to host YWM-Virtual each year to provide all individuals seeking information on weight and health the ability to access quality education on OAC’s Convention online platform. Wit...

If you missed January's virtual support group about overcoming a weight loss plateau, you should check out our recent bl...
02/15/2022

If you missed January's virtual support group about overcoming a weight loss plateau, you should check out our recent blog post for the highlights!

Bariatric surgery can come with many challenges related to weight plateaus.

We are LONG overdue for an Eat This, Not That suggestion! Checkout our recent blog post for some frozen dinner tips when...
01/28/2022

We are LONG overdue for an Eat This, Not That suggestion! Checkout our recent blog post for some frozen dinner tips when you are in a bind!

When chosen correctly, a TV dinner can be a great meal. Kylie Purifoy talks about what to look for.

Check it out... Dr. Pullatt was recently featured in an article promoting MUSC's robotic bariatric surgery program! Many...
01/05/2022

Check it out... Dr. Pullatt was recently featured in an article promoting MUSC's robotic bariatric surgery program! Many of you may have had a robotic surgery with Dr. Pullatt - feel free to review your experience with him online - we'd love your feedback! (https://musc.co/Review-Dr-Pullatt)

Robotic surgery at MUSC Health is making life changing procedures, such as the most complex bariatric surgeries, accessible to more people than ever before.

Hope everyone is enjoying this holiday season! I wanted to share a Health Talk I did with the Obesity Action Coalition (...
12/28/2021

Hope everyone is enjoying this holiday season! I wanted to share a Health Talk I did with the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) about how to enjoy the holidays and stay on track (mentally, emotionally, physically).. Check out the link below!

The holidays can be a time of joy as you gather around family and friends, but it can also bring stress and make it tough to stay on track. It’s important to...

Check out our recent blog post for some trick-or-treat alternatives for the kiddos! Have a happy and safe Halloween!
10/29/2021

Check out our recent blog post for some trick-or-treat alternatives for the kiddos! Have a happy and safe Halloween!

You don’t have to give out junk! Minimize the focus on food and give out a healthy snack!

Happy Friday! If you missed September's support group, check out our recent blog post that our dietetic interns wrote - ...
10/01/2021

Happy Friday! If you missed September's support group, check out our recent blog post that our dietetic interns wrote - it highlights one of the topics we addressed during support group: obesity stigma among children and teens!

September’s MUSC Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Support group had the wonderful founder of OCEANS Lifestyles, Faith Newsome, as the guest speaker.

New Blog Post Alert! Check out this yummy spin on tacos that an MUSC dietetic intern suggested!
09/24/2021

New Blog Post Alert! Check out this yummy spin on tacos that an MUSC dietetic intern suggested!

Tacos can be a great, quick meal option as they are easily thrown together when you’re short on time.

We now have a new blog on our website where all of our blog posts from the past couple of years can be found - if you ar...
09/10/2021

We now have a new blog on our website where all of our blog posts from the past couple of years can be found - if you are looking for new recipes or diet tips, this is a good place to start!

We. Love. Support: A blog for the MUSC Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Program dedicated to supporting you on your weight loss & maintenance journey.

Crockpots are a convenient way to meal prep and to cook in bulk! Check out our latest post on the MUSC Health Blog for a...
08/18/2021

Crockpots are a convenient way to meal prep and to cook in bulk! Check out our latest post on the MUSC Health Blog for a very easy recipe that is packed with protein!

This crockpot chicken recipe involves a minimum amount of prep time and is rich in lean and plant-based protein sources.

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25 Courtenay Drive, MSC 290
Charleston, SC
29425

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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The MUSC Health Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Program in Charleston, S.C. is a leader in surgical treatment of obesity for people in South Carolina struggling with excess weight. Since 1993, the program has performed thousands of weight loss surgeries and is certified as a Comprehensive Center with Adolescent Accreditation by the MBSAQIP - Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program.

We know that our patients have gone through many attempts at weight loss in the past, and we really do hope this time will be different. We hope that MUSC feels like the right fit for you to start your journey and partner with us and our interdisciplinary team of experts, our state of the art facilities, and our supportive family environment.