Am I a Candidate?
To be a candidate for weight loss surgery at NWH, our patients must meet these criterias:
- A BMI of 40 or higher or
- A BMI of 35 may qualify if an additional high-risk medical
condition exists and is caused or worsened by obesity
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In addition, our patients meet with our team of bariatric experts (including our New York weight loss surgeon) to discuss the following criteria:
- Surgery is a very serious undertaking, therefore a candidate must have tried non-surgical treatments such as dietary programs, behavioral modification, and exercise.
- There must be no underlying, medical or hormonal cause for obesity. Such conditions are rare and require treatment of the root cause.
- A candidate must participate in our comprehensive patient education and become fully informed about the surgical procedure and what can be expected, both as to weight loss and possible complications.
- A candidate must demonstrate a willingness to accept the risks of surgery and to make dramatic lifelong changes in his/her lifestyle, dietary habits, exercise, and to commit to medical follow-up.
Learn more about qualifying for weight loss surgery by attending one of our obesity surgery seminars at Northern Westchester Hospital, Mt. Kisco, N. Y.
