Blue Mountain Health System bariatric surgeon, Vitaly Sawyna, MD, will offer a free educational seminar on weight loss surgery at 6 p.m. March 20, in the third floor conference room at the Palmerton campus, 135 Lafayette Ave. in Palmerton.

The bariatric surgery program at BMHS can help individuals with severe obesity lose weight they have been unable to lose using other methods. Bariatric surgery is an option for people whose health and quality of life are being affected by severe obesity.Weight loss surgery options including gastric bypass, lap-band and gastric sleeve will be discussed. Dr. Sawyna will answer questions about the process and procedure. People who have undergone the surgery will give testimonials about their experience and the changes the surgery has created in their lives.Please call to register at 610-377-7070.