Is weight loss surgery right for me?
You must be over the age of 18 to be eligible for weight loss surgery.
If you’re considering surgery the first question to ask yourself is , "Do I have clinically severe obesity?" or "morbid obesity"? Your obesity is likely to be considered clinically severe if:
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You weigh more than 100 pounds over your ideal body weight.
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You have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of over 40. (Try BMI Calculator)
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You have a BMI of over 35 and are experiencing severe health related conditions , such as high blood pressure or diabetes, related to being severely overweight.
If you have tried other medically managed weight loss programs and still are far from achieving your ideal body weight, then surgery may be an option for you.
Weight loss surgery can help you sustain weight loss. However, you must demonstrate serious motivation and a clear understanding of the extensive dietary, exercise and medical guidelines that must be followed for the rest of your life after having weight loss surgery.
It’s also important to have the support of your family to keep
you motivated and committed to the essential lifestyle changes after
the surgery.
Obesity awareness
BMI Calculator
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a common measure of obesity. You can use the BMI calculator on the left to know if your body weight falls in the risky range and needs medical attention. You can discuss your findings with Dr.Goyal.
Guidelines for Lap Band and Gastric Bypass Insurance Approvals
Read our article covering insurance coverage for lap band surgery or gastric bypass surgery. Due to the growing popularity of weight loss surgery – gastric bypass and lap band surgeries - insurance companies across the United States are making the approval process more difficult, therefore causing appeals to become more and more common.
What is morbid obesity?
There are several clinically accepted definitions of morbid obesity. In general, if you are 100 pounds or more above your ideal body weight, then you may be suffering from morbid obesity.
Morbid obesity is a serious health condition. If accompanied by health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnea, morbid obesity can aggravate the seriousness of their implications on life-span. Significant excess weight can also limit your mobility and affect your lifestyle.