Do bariatric products really help?
I'm overweight or obese and have trouble sleeping at night. Are there bariatric products that can help me?
I'm overweight or obese and have trouble using the rest room. Are there bariatric products that can help me?
What if I'm obese or overweight and can't make it to the rest room?
I have weight problems and it's difficult for me to stand up in the shower or bathtub. What kinds of bariatric products can help me?
With my weight problems, it's difficult for me to get around. What type of bariatric mobility devices are there?
How Can Bariatric Devices Help Me?
What Are Bariatric Devices?
Bariatric devices are devices specifically meant to accommodate obese or overweight people. They include items to may be bigger or sturdier to handle the increased weight. They may also be designed to reduce the bending necessary for certain tasks.Back to top
Do bariatric products really help?
In this society, being obese or overweight can be very difficult. Using the restroom, sleeping, even walking can be a challenge for obese or overweight people. That's why bariatric devices make such a difference in overweight or obese people's lives.Back to top
I'm overweight or obese and have trouble sleeping at night. Are there bariatric products that can help me?
Yes, Vitality Medical is proud to offer several bariatric beds and mattresses that can help obese or overweight people get a good night's rest.Back to top
I'm overweight or obese and have trouble using the rest room. Are there bariatric products that can help me?
Vitality Medical carries extra sturdy bariatric toilet seats that can accommodate extra weight. These bariatric toilets are rated for a weight capacity of 1200 pounds and come with a manufacturer's lifetime warranty(warranty directly through manufacturer, not Vitality Medical).Back to top
What if I'm obese or overweight and can't make it to the rest room?
For bariatric patients, walking to the bathroom, especially at night, can be difficult and Vitality Medical can help with bariatric commodes and bed pans. Vitality Medical's bariatric commodes can handle a variety of weights, so there should be one that can accommodate you. The bed pans are made with a sturdy plastic that can be easily washed.Back to top
I have weight problems and it's difficult for me to stand up in the shower or bathtub. What kinds of bariatric products can help me?
Vitality Medical offers several different models of bariatric shower chairs that allow you to sit while you are in the shower. Many of these bariatric shower chairs and bariatric transfer benches are made with anodized aluminum frames to allow for greater weight. Grab bars and safety rails are useful for getting in or out of the shower or bathtub as well.Back to top
With my weight problems, it's difficult for me to get around. What type of bariatric mobility devices are there?
Vitality Medical offers bariatric canes, Walkers and Rollators specifically designed for obese or overweight people. Check with your doctor to see whether a bariatric cane, rollator, or walker is right for you.Back to top
Helpful sites
American Society for Bariatric Surgery
American Society of Bariatric Physicians
Business Week - "Weighing Bariatric Surgery's Risk"
WebMD - Gastric Bypass
