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Discover Surgical Weight Loss Options

By looking into a weight management program you are already on your way to making a positive change in your health. The Center for Weight Management & Bariatric Surgery has many options to help meet your goals and support you along the way.

Are You a Candidate for Surgical Treatment?

The National Institutes of Health set minimum requirements for recommending bariatric surgery as a treatment option:

  • 100 pounds or more above ideal body weight or a BMI of 40 or greater
  • BMI of 35 or greater with one or more obesity-related health condition
  • Your individual health history and other medical conditions

Not everyone who is overweight or obese is a candidate for bariatric surgery, but it may be right for some. In order to be considered as a candidate for Gastric Bypass Surgery, patients must:

  • have made multiple attempts to lose weight, including structured programs through nationally recognized organizations or physician supervised programs
  • weigh at least 100 pounds over their ideal body weight with a Body Mass Index of >35 with co-morbidities or >40 with no current co-morbidities
  • be motivated to undergo a change in lifestyle and eating habits
  • be willing to work collaboratively with a team of healthcare providers interested in their successful journey to a healthier lifestyle
  • be between 18-60 years old

Learn about the types of bariatric surgery.

If you are not a surgical candidate or if you are considering other methods of controlling your weight, check out our Medical Weight Loss Program.

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