Am I a Candidate for Bariatric Surgery?

Introduction

Are you struggling with severe obesity or weight-related health conditions? Is this severely effecting your quality of life? Are you wondering if you are a candidate for surgery?

Discover how bariatric surgery can transform your health, improve your quality life, and help you explore all your options for a healthier future.

Bariatric surgery is not for everyone seeking to lose weight. Bariatric operations are reserved for individuals suffering from severe obesity, defined as having a BMI over 40, or a BMI over 35 with obesity-related health conditions such as;

• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Sleep Apnea
• Severe Orthopedic Condition

If you’ve exhausted other methods of weight loss without success, consulting a bariatric doctor in Sacramento can be the critical step you need to finally free your life of obesity. Look for a practice that prioritizes educating you about your specific situation to help you better understand your options.

 

 

 

When to Consider Bariatric Surgery

Some key factors that indicate weight loss surgery might be right for you include:

• Obesity-Related Health Problems: Conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, etc.
• Failed Weight-Loss Attempts: A history of trying various diets, exercise programs, or medical treatments without long-term success.
• Commitment to Lifestyle Changes: Willingness to adopt new habits and routines pre-surgery, and post-surgery to continue and maintain weight loss.

If you’ve been researching procedures like the bariatric sleeve procedure, gastric bypass, weight loss surgery, or any weight reduction surgery it may be time to look for bariatric centers that provide surgical weight loss. A bariatric doctor can assess your situation and help determine whether surgery could improve your health and quality of life.

 

The Reality of Severe Obesity

Research shows that only 1-4% of individuals with morbid obesity can achieve and sustain significant weight loss through diet and exercise alone. For the vast majority, this approach is not enough. Unfortunately, living with severe obesity often shortens life expectancy by 8-12 years on average, and greatly diminishes your quality of life.

Despite societal pressures to lose the weight by “eating better and exercising,” the reality is that severe obesity is a complex disease requiring comprehensive treatment. Bariatric surgery is one of the very few proven methods to help individuals achieve significant, lasting weight loss and regain their health and agency over their lives.

 

Why Education Matters

Even if bariatric surgery doesn’t end up being the right choice for you, seeking a consultation is a valuable step towards a healthier life. It allows you to gain a clearer understanding of where you stand, the risks associated with severe obesity in your case, and even some non-surgical options available to you.

For those who qualify, bariatric surgery can be truly transformative. It has the potential to quite literally change your life. Bariatric surgery has the potential to significantly improve, and even fully resolve, conditions like type II diabetes, sleep apnea, and hypertension. These major health conditions increae the likelihood of early death.

Beyond health issues, many patients experience remarkable enhancement in:

• Overall well-being
• Relationships
• Career
• Quality of life

 

Moving Forward

Whether or not surgery is the answer, the first step is understanding your options. The best person to go over this with you is someone who specializes in obesity medicine (bariatric doctor). They will help you explore bariatric care with an open mind and focus on your unique health needs. Weight loss is a journey, and having the right information and support can help you navigate it successfully no matter what path you choose.

If you feel like you have tried everything, take that next step and connect with a bariatric specialist who can guide you toward the best solutions for your health and long-term wellness. They can help qualify you for weight loss surgery and make sure you receive coverage through your insurance carrier.

You deserve a life filled with energy, health, and hope.

Wondering how to pick a bariatric doctor or bariatric center for weight loss surgery? Check out our article:

6 Key Factors for Choosing the Best Bariatric Surgery Center

 

Conclusion

Now that you have a better basic understanding if you could be a candidate for bariatric surgery, our suggestion is to setup an appointment. Here, you should simply seek education and dive deeper into the best options for your case. A great Bariatric Doctor with a lot of experience will be able to map out all possible options for you. The doctor will support any decision you make and even speak to your primary care to update them on your care.

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We also gathered a few more resources that may help support you in your decision or give you more information on the journey ahead. You will find the resources down below.

Have you already done research online, but simply want to speak with the most experienced Bariatric Surgeon in Sacramento? We have some more information below about the best no pressure and informal way to do just that.

Thank you for reading. More importantly, thank you for allowing us to be one small part of your journey towards a new life!

 

About the Author:

Dr. Steve Patching

• Bariatric Medical Director | Advanced Robotic & Bariatric Surgeon
• 1st Bariatric Center in the US Certified by ASMBS
• Former Chief of Surgery
• Bariatric Center of Excellence
• Founder, The Bariatric Wellness Program

 

Should You Seek Bariatric Care

Are you still having a hard time understanding if bariatric care is right for you? The first thing to remember is you do not need to make the decision on the surgery now. Do not let any center make you feel pressured. This is not a sprint, and it should go at the pace you are comfortable with not theirs. Right now, it’s your job to simply gather more information from the experts in your area. Go from researching online to speaking with a bariatric program in person. This is exactly why we created the Bariatric Informational Seminar.

Learn more about the most comprehensive, successful Bariatric Wellness Program in Sacramento and Bay Area. This program is designed specifically for people who are ready to transform their lives through lasting improved health & weight loss. Led by the most experienced bariatric surgeon in Sacramento, Dr. Steve Patching.

 

Bariatric Informational Seminar

Learn more today! Attend our Informational Bariatric Seminar. The best no pressure way to learn more about bariatric care. Maybe bariatrics is right for you, or maybe it isn’t, either way you won’t find that out online. So, if you are considering bariatric care at all, we encourage you to contact our office to schedule a Bariatric Informational Seminar.

This is an informal, no pressure meeting where we will go over the benefits, myths, and most important factors of great bariatric care. Dr. Steve Patching will be there to answer any questions you have and help you decide if bariatric surgery is right for you. You will be joined by your peers also wanting to learn more about the process. Let us figure this it out together! Give us a call or request an appointment below.

 

More Resources:

• The American College of Surgeons: https://www.facs.org/
• The Obesity Society: https://www.obesity.org/
• The National Institutes of Health: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/bariatric-surgery

 

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FIGHTING BY YOURSELF WITH A 1-3% CHANCE OF SUCCESS

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EMBARKING ON A JOURNEY WITH A TEAM THAT HAS A 90% SUCCESS RATE

 

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