Are you a good candidate for weight-loss surgery?

Weight-loss surgery is a major decision in a patient’s life. While it is not the right option for everyone, bariatric surgery can make a significant and positive impact by reducing risks for major health conditions and improving quality of life.

Call (833) 612-2022 to talk with a nurse about weight-loss surgery, sign up for a bariatric seminar or to find a doctor.

Weight-Loss Surgery Assessment

At the Bariatric & Metabolic Institute in Dallas/Fort Worth, we take the time to understand your health history and assess your current medical needs. We look at factors such as your body mass index (BMI), previous weight-loss efforts and related conditions to help you decide if bariatric surgery is a good option for you.

Qualifications for bariatric surgery

Weight-loss procedures are performed to treat severe obesity. To determine whether you are overweight or obese, your doctor will use BMI calculations.

BMI Calculator

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person's weight and height. BMI provides a reliable indicator of body fatness for most people and is used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems.

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underweight: Your BMI indicates that you are underweight.

normal: Congratulations! Your BMI indicates that your weight is in the healthy range. A lifestyle of good food choices and routine exercise will help you with long term weight management.

overweight: Your BMI indicates your weight is in the obese range and can have a significant impact on your health. You are at risk for weight related health conditions. If you have been diagnosed with a health condition related to obesity, then weight-loss surgery could be right for you. To learn more about the surgical procedures for obesity, please contact us for more information, or sign up for a free seminar schedule and registration.

Disclaimer:
All information provided by this website is intended to be general in nature and should not be used as a substitute for a visit with a health care professional. No information provided in this site may be considered medical advice. The information may not be relevant for your individual situation and may be misinterpreted. HCA assumes no responsibility for how you use information obtained from this site. Before making any decisions regarding your health care, ask your personal physician.

Although candidacy for the surgery is determined on an individual basis, general guidelines for eligibility include:

  • Inability to achieve healthy or sustained weight-loss with previous efforts
  • A body weight 100 pounds or more above the threshold considered optimal for a given height
  • A BMI that is greater than 40
  • A BMI greater than 35 and one or more of the following medical conditions:
    • Gastrointestinal disorders, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
    • Heart disease
    • High blood pressure (hypertension)
    • Non-alcoholic liver disease
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Sleep apnea and other respiratory disorders

Bariatric surgery may improve or resolve many of the conditions above. In addition, the improvements observed in Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol may significantly decrease your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.

Weight-loss surgery success

The success of your weight-loss surgery depends on you adhering to preoperative weight-loss plans, following strict diet and lifestyle guidelines after surgery and attending follow-up appointments with your doctor. A successful bariatric surgery can offer many benefits, including:

  • Weight reduction
  • Improvement of obesity-related conditions
  • Improved movement and stamina
  • Enhanced mood, self-esteem and overall quality of life