Your BMI (body mass index) or measure of your weight in relationship to
your height, is an important part of determining whether you are a potential
candidate for weight loss surgery. Existing health concerns are another
consideration.
Have a BMI of 35 or more as well as a serious health problem linked to
obesity such as Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea or heart disease (including
high blood pressure).
Candidates for gastric band surgery only may have a BMI of 30 or above
and a serious health issue linked to obesity.
Another important question you must consider and answer honestly, is whether
you are willing and ready to make lifelong changes to your diet and exercise
habits that will aid you in losing weight and maintaining that loss. Weight
loss surgery requires hard work and dedication to be successful for life.
Support
Because there is so much our weight loss patients can learn from each other,
we also provide guided support groups so you can learn from and motivate
one another. This will help you to stay motivated to stick with your diet
and exercise plan, share tips, and hear from invited experts in the field.
