Who is a Candidate for Bariatric Surgery?
- Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or greater
- Have a BMI of 35 or greater with one or more obesity-related health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or sleep apnea
- History of documented dietary weight loss attempts
- Lifelong commitment to dietary, exercise and medical guidelines, and follow-up care
- Psychological evaluation
Struggling to Lose Weight?
If you find yourself struggling with weight loss or one or more obesity-related health conditions, bariatric surgery could be right for you.
To learn more about bariatric (weight loss) surgery, view our free informational seminars.
What Can I Expect With Bariatric Surgery?
- If weight loss surgery is the right treatment for you
- Which type of procedure is best for you
- If you are mentally and emotionally prepared to make long-term lifestyle changes
- That you have, or will have, the necessary support system
We will also perform a thorough assessment of your health, which may include the following:
- An application that describes your health and weight loss history
- Nutritional evaluation
- Psychological evaluation
- Medical exam
- Routine tests
- Calculation of your BMI
- Examination of any obesity-related health conditions you may have (i.e., diabetes, heart disease, sleep apnea, etc.)
Hear from Nick Maraglia, one of our many success stories, as he discussed why he decided to have weight loss surgery at Rochester Regional Health. He lost more than 300 pounds and is now living a much healthier life!
Health Benefits of Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric (weight loss) surgery has many benefits that can lead to a healthier, higher quality of life. Combined with effective treatment and a commitment to long-term lifestyle changes, bariatric surgery can offer a better chance for a longer life.
A clinical study shows that gastric bypass surgery improves a patient’s life expectancy by 89 percent, and a review of more than 22,000 bariatric surgery patients showed improvement in or complete resolution of other conditions, including type 2 diabetes, hypertension and sleep apnea.