Am I A Candidate?

Bariatric surgery is a commitment to better health. Bariatric Surgery is also a life saving procedure for many patients. Obviously, not everyone is a candidate for Weight Loss Surgery. Patients are a candidate for surgery if they:

• Are an adult
• Are a physically and mentally mature adolescent with an adequate support structure (male age > 16, female age > 14)
• Have a BMI ≥ 35 with comorbid disease (Recent approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has made it possible for LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding surgery to be performed in patients with a BMI of at least 30 plus one or more obesity-related comorbidity conditions)
• Have a BMI ≥ 40
• Have failed multiple attempts at non-surgical weight loss
• Are ready to make a lifelong commitment to change their lifestyle and habits
• Have been overweight for more than 5 years
• Exhibit emotional stability
• Understand and are committed to follow the nutritional requirements after surgery to avoid malnutrition
• Are physically able to undergo abdominal surgery

Every patient is different. If you feel you are a candidate and are interested in Weight Loss Surgery, please contact the New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery today to discuss your weight and health goals.

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