Many people come to us with the notion that weight loss surgery is too extreme of an option. However, when they get the full information, they realize that they’ve let fear and misunderstanding keep them from living the lives they’ve always dreamed about. Don’t let unnecessary worry control your destiny. Let us help you take the steps to turn your life around.
If you’re one of the many who have suffered from weight loss problems seriously affecting your health, Puget Sound Bariatric Center makes it possible to achieve the results you’ve always wanted.
The American Society for Bariatric Surgery describes two basic approaches that weight loss surgery takes to achieve change:
- Restrictive procedures that decrease food intake.
- Malabsorptive procedures that alter digestion, thus causing the food to be poorly digested and incompletely absorbed so that it is eliminated in the stool.
Our Treatment Options at Puget Sound:
Are you a candidate? You may be considered for weight loss surgery if you meet the following criteria:
- Be between 18 and 65 years old
- Weigh at least 50 pounds more than your ideal body weight
- Be morbidly obese, or have a body mass index of 40 or higher, for more than five years
- Have a body mass index of 35-39.9 with one or more severe medical conditions related to morbid obesity, such as high cholesterol, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, sleep apnea, fatty liver disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, osteoarthritis, and acid reflux disease Note: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recently approved LAP-BAND® System surgery for patients with at least a 30 BMI plus one or more comorbidity conditions (a severe health condition related to obesity). This new approval makes it possible for millions of patients who may not have qualified for LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding surgery in the past to become candidates for the procedure.
- Have unsuccessfully attempted to lose weight
- Be free from drug or alcohol dependence
- Be free from emotional, medical, psychological, or other special conditions that may complicate obesity surgery
- Have a thorough understanding of obesity surgery and what it can and cannot accomplish
- Maintain realistic goals and expectations for obesity surgery
- Be highly motivated and committed to making drastic diet and lifestyle changes that are necessary for successful weight loss after obesity surgery
There are other specific factors that are important in determining whether an individual makes a good candidate for an obesity surgery procedure. Please contact our practice to schedule an appointment today. To qualify for your consultation, please print and fill out the online medical packet.
