Gastric Bypass Surgery is recognized by the National Institute of Health (NIH) as the only proven method of achieving long-term weight control in severe morbid obesity.

To be considered for this program, patients must be 100 lbs over their ideal body weight or have a BMI of at least 40. Patients with a BMI of 35 and certain obesity-related problems may also be eligible for the surgery.  Please see below for details:

• Failure of Medical Management
• BMI >40
• BMI 35-40 with associated significant medical problems
• Age 16 and over
• Psychologically stable
• Medically able to withstand surgery