Bariatric Surgery Center at Highland Hospital

Is Bariatric Surgery Right for You?

Referral Criteria

Many people in the medical field consider bariatric surgery to be a "life-saving" procedure. However, like all surgery, there are risks. So it shouldn't be considered "cosmetic surgery." It is intended to lengthen lives by reducing obesity-related health complications.

Our surgeons follow strict guidelines to determine whether a patient is an appropriate candidate for the operation. The point: to be certain the risk of not having surgery outweighs the risk of potential complications from having surgery.

100 pounds or more over ideal body weight
Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or more and experiencing obesity-related health conditions, such as high blood pressure or diabetes
Proven failure to maintain healthy weight with conventional programs and medically-supervised dieting
High risk of obesity-related health conditions