Bariatric Surgery Team: Alice Jackson, RN, MSN, NP-C, Keith B. Boone, MD, FACS, Kelvin D. Higa, MD, FACS

Do I Need To Consider Bariatric Surgery?

Morbid Obesity is a scientific term used to describe a very serious medical condition. Although the causes of morbid obesity are debated, the result is a situation associated with increased health risks and quality of life issues. It is quite possible to be healthy and morbidly obese throughout one's life, but the majority of people will begin to suffer from one or more conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, heart disease and GERD (severe heartburn). In addition, this degree of obesity can interfere with an individual's ability to work or to achieve desired goals. It is unfortunate, but obesity seems to be one of society's last acceptable forms of prejudice.

Not everyone who suffers from obesity is a surgical candidate. Not everyone who is a surgical candidate should have surgery. It is important that everyone who is considering surgery understands the different procedures available, the complications and effects of the procedure performed and have defined goals in mind. Surgery is a serious step forward and should only be considered after you have done considerable research and have discussed other options with your family physician.

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To instantly find out if you are a candidate for Surgery to correct Morbid Obesity, please:

1) Enter your Height & Weight in the Above Blanks.
2) Press the 'Am I a Canditate?' button above. 

The system will then run a simple formula to determine if your body mass index combined with any of the medical conditions qualify you for the procedure. This process is anonymous and instant.