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 Is Surgery Right for You? 

 Determining if you are a candidate for surgical weight-loss procedures. 

If you are experiencing health complications or severe discomfort from excess weight, you may be a candidate for bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. To learn about all the options that may be available to you, begin by determining which of the following statements apply to you:

  • I have tried to lose and keep off excess weight and have consistently failed.
  • I have obesity-related risk factors, such as sleep apnea, breathing difficulties, diabetes, heart problems, or back and knee pain.
  • My Body Mass Index (BMI) is 40 or higher.
  • I am 100 or more pounds over my ideal body weight.
  • I have realistic expectations concerning how weight-loss will affect my life.
  • I have supportive friends and family in my life.
  • I am committed to living a healthy lifestyle.
  • I understand and fully accept the risks of surgery.

If any of these statements apply to you, we invite you to attend a free informational seminar to learn more about the dietary treatment techniques and surgical procedures available through the SSM Weight-Loss Institute.

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