Is Weight Loss Surgery Right For Your?

Severely obese patients who have not had success with non-surgical approaches to weight loss or who have an obesity-related disease, may be good candidates for bariatric surgery. However, increased efforts at behavioral modification and increased physical activity may be more appropriate for others.

Mission Hospitals Surgical Guidelines:

• Roux-en-Y gastric bypass candidates must have a BMI of 35-50.
• LAP-BAND® gastric banding candidates must have a BMI of 35-60.
• Gastric Sleevecandidates must have a BMI of 35-60

Some previous abdominal surgeries may exclude you as a candidate. Nutritional and psychological consults, which may not be covered by insurance, are required, and payment is expected at the time of service.

Considering the following questions may help you determine if gastric bypass is right for you.

Are you:

• aware of lifestyle changes that will need to be made after bariatric surgery to prevent side effects and ensure optimal results?
• aware of the potential for serious complications, periodic failures and related dietary restrictions?
• committed to continuous medical follow up?
• at a high risk for obesity-related health problems?

Do you:

• have a BMI between 35-50 for Gastric Bypass Surgery  OR  have a BMI between 35-60 for Gastric Banding?
• weigh 400 pounds or less?
• have an obesity-related health problem or problems?
• have a strong network of friends and family members to provide emotional support?

Have you:

• tried and been unsuccessful with numerous non-surgical weight loss methods?

If you answered "yes" to a number of these questions, you may be eligible for weight loss surgery.   Register today to attend one of the free weight loss information sessions.  To know which information session is right for you, we will need your body mass index (BMI); calculate it using our online BMI form.  Then call 828-213-2222, option 2  or use our online form to register for the next available information session.

Mission Hospital Weight Management Program is conveniently located at Regional Medical Park just off I-40 at exit 51.
2 Medical Park Drive, Suite 102
Asheville, NC 28803
828-213-4100