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 that you qualify for weight loss surgery, please contact us or attend our free new patient information seminar. We also 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