Weight Loss FAQs
Do I qualify for weight loss surgery?
You will qualify for weight loss surgery if you have been unsuccessful at losing weight through diet and exercise and:
About Bariatric Surgery
“Everything is better! My mobility, health, and getting off medication.”
Bariatric surgery is an operation that helps a person lose weight by making changes to their digestive system. For those who are severely overweight, surgery is the only solution.
A person automatically qualifies for bariatric surgery if he or she is 100 pounds or more over his or her ideal weight, or 80 pounds overweight with serious health problems − such as diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, or joint pain.