Millions of people turn to diet, fitness and medication first to treat their obesity. However, the National Institutes of Health report that 90% of the people who participate in diets and weight-loss programs do not lose significant and sustained weight. If non-surgical methods have not helped you lose weight and keep it off, you still have another option. Studies demonstrate that weight-loss surgery, as compared to non-surgical treatments, yields the longest period of sustained weight loss in patients who have failed other therapies.

A variety of operations have been developed to aid in long-term weight loss, including Gastric Bypass, Vertical Banded Gastroplasty and Gastric Banding. Individuals with a BMI of 35 or more with obesity-related health problems may be considered candidates for weight-loss surgery. 

Surgery for weight loss is not a universal remedy, but these procedures can be highly effective in people who are motivated after surgery to follow their physician's guidelines for nutrition and exercise and to take nutritional supplements. 

Depending in your BMI our expertise recommends a specific surgical procedure according to the following table

• BMI 25 to 29.9 kg/m2 - Overweight > Low Risk
• BMI 30 to 34.9 kg/m2 - Obese > Medium Risk
• BMI 35 to 39.9 kg/m2 - Severely Obese > Medium to High Risk
• BMI 40 kg/m2 and up - Morbidly Obese > High Risk

According to your BMI our expertise recommends one of the following surgical procedures for a long term weight loss solution: Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Vertical Banded Gastroplasty, or Gastric Banding. 

Feel free to request a FREE Online Consultation so that we can determine which weight loss surgical procedure is right for you according to your medical condition.