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Bariatric surgery is a procedure whereby the stomach is decreased in size in order to enable an obese patient lose weight. There are different methods, ranging from decreasing the size of the stomach, to placing a band around the stomach to decrease its size. Different surgeons have their preferred technique. Over the past decade, the technology of this surgery has improved along with the knowledge to deliver the complex medical care required after the surgery is over.

This INFOMED calculates your BMI (Body Mass Index) along with assessing you health. It will then give you an idea whether or not you are a candidate for this surgery. Obviously, you will need to discuss this with your physician and the surgeon who does the surgery. Another factor is whether or not your health insurance will pay for it.