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Ascension St. John Offers New Bariatric Procedure

4/16/2026

Ascension St. John bariatric surgeon, Dr. Ty Kirkpatrick, visited with News on 6 to discuss the new bariatric procedure being offered at St. John - endoscopic gastric sleeve (ESG). This new procedure has no incisions or scars and is typically performed as a same-day procedure with many patients returning to regular activities in about 3 days.

St. John’s Bariatric care team offers several options for weight loss surgery and medically supervised weight loss. Weight-loss surgery is a deeply personal, life-changing decision. Our team will listen to understand your goals and concerns and work to create a plan that is right for you.

Click here to learn more about weight loss surgery and medically supervised weight loss at Ascension St. John.

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