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Bariatric SERVICES
Who is a Candidate for Weight Loss Surgery?
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Although there are some exceptions, the following criteria must be met before a candidate is accepted for surgery into the Trinity Medical Center's Weight Loss Surgery Program.
- Candidate must be at least 100 pounds over the ideal body weight.
- Candidate's age must be at least 18 years.
- Candidate must have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or above in most cases. Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is an estimate of your body fat, based on your height and weight. To calculate your BMI, click here.
- Candidate has a BMI between 35 and 40 and has additional medical conditions (co-morbidities) such as: hypertension, diabetes mellitus, obstructive sleep apnea, heart disease, pulmonary function abnormalities, gallbladder disease, hiatal hernia, GERD, chronic lower back pain, osteoarthritis or other medical conditions which may be alleviated by weight loss.
- Candidate must have attempted weight loss using other methods. These attempts must include diets that were nutritionally and medically sound.
- Candidate must demonstrate a willingness to make the necessary changes in eating habits and express motivation towards weight loss.
Candidate must not have medical conditions which would make surgery or anesthesia unduly hazardous.
Find out if you are a candidate for weight loss surgery by calling our bariatric coordinator, Audrey Donaldson, at 972.394.2332 or e-mail her at TRI-Bariatrics@hospitalpartners.com.
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