Is Surgery Right for You?

Just because an individual is overweight does not mean surgery is necessarily the most appropriate option. There are many factors that you and Dr. Valentine should consider when evaluating weight loss surgery as an option for you. It is important that you understand not only your surgical and medical options, but also what is required after surgery. Dr. Valentine also follows the National Institutes of Health guidelines, which state that a patient is a candidate for weight loss surgery if their:

• Body mass index (BMI) is between 35-40 and a diagnosis of one or more of the medical conditions related to obesity such as diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, etc.
  
• BMI is 40 or above with or without medical conditions associated with obesity.

• In addition patients must:
  Have tried to lose weight by all other conventional means
  Have a long standing history of morbid obesity
  Understand other surgical and medical options
  Understand the benefits and risks of surgery
  Be willing to learn and adapt to a new lifestyle and eating behaviors

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