Am I A Candidate?
If you’re struggling with severe obesity, and repeated dieting and exercise just haven’t worked, a bariatric (weight loss) procedure may be the solution for you. In fact, when combined with a personalized treatment plan, weight loss surgery is the most effective option to combat severe obesity and maintain long-term weight loss, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Weight loss is a journey and we’re here to help you every step of the way. Many of our patients experience more than just long-term weight reduction - they experience notable improvement in their health. Through methods including dietary counseling, behavior modification, exercise, support groups and bariatric surgery, we do more than help reduce weight. We change lives.
You may be a candidate for weight loss surgery if you:
- Are between the ages of 18 and 65
- Have a body mass index of 40 or above
- Have a body mass index of 35 or above and you also suffer from one or more health problems
- Have a body mass index between 30 and 34 and you also have two or more weight-induced chronic conditions
- Are struggling with an obesity-related condition like hypertension, heart disease or sleep apnea
- Have tried or are currently trying to lose weight through other means such as diet, exercise and behavioral changes with only short term success
- Are no more than 100 pounds over your ideal body weight
- Are not drug or alcohol dependent or have at least one year of sobriety
- Are psychologically ready for weight loss surgery and willing to commit to a whole new lifestyle
If you meet any of the qualifications above, sign up to attend a free seminar to learn more about bariatric surgery or call the Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery at (334) 944-7095.