810 Fairgrove Church Road SE, Hickory, NC 28602
Tel: 828-326-3000
Our Program
Losing weight takes a strong commitment on your part, and undergoing bariatric surgery as a significant part of a weight-loss program is a major undertaking. While it’s something you can do alone, there is absolutely no reason you have to. We’ve found that to be truly successful both in the short- and long-term, it’s best to have plenty of support along the way– not just from your family and friends.
Surgery Options
Depending on your needs and goals, you and our team may choose to pursue one of these minimally invasive, bariatric surgery procedures:
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Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
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Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
These surgeries decrease the size of the stomach into a small pouch which can only hold a limited amount of food. This pouch becomes full quickly and empties out slowly. It provides a feeling of fullness that lasts longer but with a smaller intake of food. Decreasing the size of the stomach helps the person have more control over what type of food and how much they eat.
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Weight Loss results may vary depending on the individual. There is no guarantee of specific results.
Our Team
Libby Shaver, MSN, RN, CBN
Libby Shaver is the Bariatric Surgery Navigator at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She has been dedicated to the program since its inception in 2004. Her duties are centered on extensive patient education and behavior modifications that are required with bariatric surgery. Libby received her BS in Nursing from Lenoir-Rhyne University and MSN in Nursing Education from Gardner-Webb University. She is a certified bariatric nurse, certified support group leader and is a member of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the North Carolina Chapter of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
Katelyn Mayberry, BS, RD, LDN
Katelyn is our Surgical Weight Management Bariatric Outreach Dietitian. This role specializes in providing evidence-based, research-supported, dietary and behavior education to patients who wish to restore their health, vitality, energy, confidence, and quality of life through bariatric surgery. Katelyn is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian; she completed her Dietetic Internship at Lenoir-Rhyne University, and earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from Western Carolina University.
