At The Forefront Live: Minimally Invasive Weight Loss Surgery
What are the results of a minimally invasive weight loss surgery, and do they stay off? Can bariatric surgery reduce the effects of diabetes? Mustafa Hussain, MD, and Vivek Prachand, MD, talk about minimally invasive surgery for weight loss.
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      How to Prepare for Your First Appointment

      If you are thinking about having surgery, a member of our bariatric surgery team will talk with you over the phone to determine if you might be a candidate. Some of the questions they will ask you may include the following:

      • What is your age? (Surgery is only available for adults 18 and older)
      • What is your height and weight? (This will be used to calculate your BMI.)
      • Do you have any of the following health conditions:
      • Congestive heart failure
      • Diabetes
      • Gastroesophageal reflux disease
      • High blood pressure
      • Polycystic ovary syndrome
      • Pseudotumor cerebri
      • Osteoarthritis
      • Sleep apnea
      • Urine stress incontinence
      Krystal Agnew with a weight loss patient
      Our weight loss specialists will help you determine if you are a good candidate for weight loss surgery.
      Millions of Americans qualify for bariatric surgery. Do you?
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          Frequently Asked Questions about Bariatric Surgery

          Don't believe the myths, learn the truth about bariatric surgery
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