In order to be considered for an evaluation with the surgeon - or to continue with the weight loss surgery process - you must meet specific criteria and requirements. These are based on guidelines established by the National Institutes of Health.

You may qualify for weight loss surgery if you:

• have a BMI in the obese or morbidly obese range
• BMI of 40 or greater (approximately 80 lbs. overweight)
• have a BMI of 35-39.9 and diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, or debilitating arthritis
• are unlikely to lose weight successfully with further non-surgical methods
• have an obesity-related physical problem that interferes with your daily activities (i.e., walking, employment, family function)
• have a high-risk obesity-related illness, such as:
• sleep apnea
• obesity-related heart disease

If you believe you qualify for weight loss surgery, please contact us or request an appointment online. We recommend that all prospective patients:

• speak with their doctor about weight loss surgery
• speak with others who have had similar procedures
• research the surgery on their own
• attend our free informational seminar