Qualifications for Weight Loss Surgery

Weight loss surgery is not intended for patients who have mild obesity. This life-changing surgery is for patients who:

• Have a BMI (Body Mass Index) greater than or equal to 40 OR a BMI greater that 35 with life-threatening medical problems (high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea, etc., to qualify). To determine what your BMI is, go to the American Society for Bariatric Surgery's BMI calculator.
• Have medical problems directly related to obesity such as diabetes, hypertension, leg swelling, leg ulcers, GE reflux, urine control problems, menstrual irregularities, sleep apnea, obesity hyperventilation syndrome, joint pain, heel pain, high cholesterol, pseudotumor cerebri, shortness of breath, etc.
• Have tried to lose weight through dieting.

Is weight loss surgery right for you?

Attend a free seminar at one of our convenient locations in Stony Point or downtown Richmond. Or, complete a one-minute assessment to help determine if you are a candidate.

• View our free weight loss surgery seminar
• Take an online assessment
• Request a virtual appointment with one of our specialists