Delray Medical Center Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric Surgery and Weight Loss Management at Delray Medical Center
When diet, exercise and medications have failed, it may be time to consider weight-loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery
Body Mass Index (BMI) may be a helpful indicator for body fat, based on a height/weight ratio. Your doctor may consider BMI as one way to know if you’re a candidate for weight loss surgery. BMI is not a determination of health, although it may indicate a weight category that can lead to health problems such as:
- Heart disease
- Type 2 diabetes
- Sleep apnea
- High blood pressure
- Certain cancers
- Infertility
Weight-loss surgery can help you successfully reach a healthier weight and give you the opportunity to live a longer, healthier and more active life.
Located on the campus of Delray Medical Center, the Surgical Weight Loss Program specializes in multi-disciplinary care, and our experienced team offers some of the most effective procedures available for surgical weight loss in South Florida including: adjustable gastric band, gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy. All surgeries are done laparoscopically and some robotically. We also offer management of existing bariatric patients to include lap band adjustments and revisional and conversional surgery.
Delray Medical Center:
Learn more about the Delray's Weight Loss Program by attending one of our informational seminars. To make a reservation or to receive for more information, please call or text 561-251-6907.
Weight loss surgery is considered safe, but like many types of surgery, it does have risks. Consult with your physician about the risks and benefits of weight loss surgery. These testimonials reflect results achieved by these patients. As each case must be independently evaluated and managed, actual weight loss will vary. ASMBS recognizes obesity at BMI of 30 and possible surgery candidate but would need to be private pay in this case. MCR/MCD and commercial insurance only pay for eligible candidates at BMI 35 and above.