Am I A Candidate?

If you have been struggling to lose weight, a surgical or non-surgical procedure may be a good choice for you. Studies show that very few people are able to lose weight and keep it off longterm. Bariatric surgery is the safest and most effective way to lose weight and improve health conditions associated with obesity. Recommendations for weight loss surgery use NIH guidelines published in the 1990s.

These guidelines use your Body Mass Index (BMI) and your medical history to determine your eligibility. BMI correlates your weight to your height (you can determine yours, using our calculator below). Although final recommendations can only be made after speaking with a weight loss surgeon in our offices, the general guidelines for being a candidate for a bariatric procedure are:

Weight Loss Balloon

If you are an adult with a BMI between 30 – 40, you may be a candidate for a weight loss balloon like Orbera or Obalon. The weight loss balloon is a non-surgical device that is placed in your stomach for 6 months.

Currently, insurance does not cover the weight loss balloon. If you would like to learn about this option, click here to read more, or contact New York Bariatric Group here.

Weight Loss Surgery

Generally, bariatric surgeries like the Lap Band, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric bypass, are offered to patients who have a BMI over 40, with no related health conditions. Patients who have a BMI over 35 combined with at least one comorbidity (sleep apnea, high blood pressure, diabetes, or heart disease), are also candidates for weight loss surgery.

If you have a BMI of 30 - 35 with at least one comorbidity related to obesity you may qualify for a Lap-Band.New York Bariatric Group treats adolescents who are obese too.

The criteria for bariatric surgery for adolescents is somewhat different than the criteria for adults, so each case must be evaluated on an individual basis by one of our surgeons.

Revisional Weight Loss Surgery

Like with any medical condition, sometimes a single treatment is not enough. If you have regained weight after previous bariatric surgery or the intragastric balloon, you may be a candidate for a revisional procedure. Contact us if you are concerned about weight you have regained. Our weight loss surgeons are experienced in evaluating weight regain and recommending potential revisional treatments. We can help you get back on track. Every situation is different, so the best way to decide if weight loss surgery or the weight loss balloon is a good option for you is to contact us and speak to an expert. We can help you understand the risks and benefits of each procedure, as well as what may work best for your needs.

I went in for surgery. An hour later, I came out a new man.

Everybody treated me like a king. The day of surgery, I was excited. The hospital couldn’t be any nicer. I went in for surgery. An hour later, I came out a new man. My recovery was awesome. I was out of bed that day. My wife and kids were my motivation on getting this surgery. They are my whole life. I’m happy I’m going to be around for them.

I hit my goal weight ... and I feel fabulous

I had the gastric bypass. I am Type 2 Diabetic and I wanted to gain control of my sugar. I hit my goal weight in about 5 and half months and I feel fabulous. The procedure has completely changed my life for the better because it has empowered me as a middle aged woman that I can really do everything and anything that I want to do. I don't put an age on anything. I don't say I'm too old for something.

I was tired of the way I looked. I was tired of the way I felt.

I knew if I didn't change something soon, I was going to be in a lot of trouble. The consultation process was a lot easier than I expected. I was met with open arms. I was treated like I was the only patient here. Not only did they answer all of my questions, they had questions for me to make sure I was the right candidate for the surgery. After surgery and that weight started dropping off, my life started changing for the better.

Am I A Candidate?

Weight Loss Balloon

Weight Loss Surgery

Revisional Weight Loss Surgery

Thomas

Lost 145lbs

I went in for surgery. An hour later, I came out a new man.

Nicole

Lost 76lbs

I hit my goal weight ... and I feel fabulous

Robert

Lost 76lbs

I was tired of the way I looked. I was tired of the way I felt.

Samantha

Lost 92lbs