Am I a Candidate for Weight Loss Surgery?

You may wonder if you or your loved one is a candidate for weight loss surgery and it’s a question you should ask. Surgery of this type, as with all surgeries, is something you should discuss with your doctor. Below are a couple factors to keep in mind.

The clinical requirement to qualify for surgery is based on your BMI. You qualify for bariatric surgery if you:

• Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of over 40, or
• Have a BMI of over 35 and are experiencing severe negative health effects, such as high blood pressure or diabetes, related to being severely overweight

In general, if you are at least 100lbs overweight, you will likely qualify for weight loss surgery.

Making the decision for weight loss surgery is a big decision. We’ve created a program checklist to help you understand and provide you an overview of what it will take to participate in a program. You should consider the risks and complications as well as insurance and the financial matters for this type of surgery.

To be successful you should talk to your family and friends for their support. If you feel bariatric surgery is the right decision for you, talk to your doctor and be aware of the mental and physical preparation required to begin the program.

Moment of Truth

It’s certainly a big decision and we know you may need to evaluate and think about if you are ready for weight loss surgery. What determines if you have reached your moment of truth and are ready to pursue bariatric surgery? Only you and your doctor have the answers.

What may help is hearing from recent Danbury Hospital bariatric patients who have had the surgery at The Center for Weight Loss Surgery at Danbury Hospital. Come to a free seminar to learn more about bariatric surgery and to connect with other considering weight loss surgery or already part of the program. Or call 1-800-516-3657 to speak to someone about The Center for Weight Loss Surgery.

Getting Started

Talk to your doctor about Danbury Hospital. Call 1-800-516-3657 or attend a free informational seminar and learn more about losing weight through bariatric surgery.