Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. (EES) is committed to the long term success of bariatric patients through clinically proven solutions and support. Our mission in bariatrics is to provide the most comprehensive continuum of care solutions, develop new and less invasive procedures through a deeper understanding of the science of metabolic disease and expand patient access to care through advocacy. We're the only company that supports all three of the primary bariatric surgeries – gastric banding, gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy.

EES was recently featured in Bariatric Times!

EES launches a new campaign "Heart on My Sleeve"
Our new direct to consumer campaign "Heart on My Sleeve" confronts the misperceptions and the stigmas associated with obesity and weight loss surgery. Learn more about the Heart on My Sleeve campaign.

Bariatric Surgery Online Q&A Session
EES and the Obesity Action Coalition hosted a live online question-and-answer session for patients to talk to surgeons. Visit www.LetsTalkObesity.com to check out the common questions and answers regarding bariatric surgery.

Continuum of Care Solutions
At EES, we believe in supporting our bariatric healthcare professionals using a complete and multifaceted approach. For us this means:

• Practice Support – Providing resources for patient education, patient outreach and referring physician outreach
• Professional Education – Providing best in class professional education and training
• Healthcare Solutions - Your access point for training, conferences and time-saving practice management
• Reimbursement Support – Assistance with health insurance coverage, payment issues and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence certifications

Metabolic Research
At EES, we are exploring the physiological changes that can occur after laparoscopic bariatric surgery in order to inform future innovation to treat patients suffering from obesity. We are currently working with:

• Massachusetts General Hospital (led by Lee Kaplan, M.D.)
• Metabolic Disease Institute at the University of Cincinnati (MDI – led by Randy Seeley, Ph.D.)

Advocacy Initiatives
We seek to:

• Expand patient access to care through advocacy by educating the public, payors and referring physician communities on obesity and the health benefits of weight loss surgery
• Change stigmas of patients suffering from morbid obesity
• Improve coverage for appropriate patients
• Increase referrals for weight loss surgery

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