Is Surgery Right for Me?

At Barrington Bariatric Center, we understand that bariatric surgery is a life-changing event.  Consequently, our program follows specific guidelines from the National Institute of Health to ensure that you are an appropriate candidate for surgery.  Patients who meet the following requirements listed below are an appropriate candidate for surgery.  Our team will do its best in ensuring that you are able to meet these criteria:

• BMI > 40 (80 - 100 lbs. or more overweight)
• BMI between 35 and 40 with at least 1 significant co-morbidity
• Patients have failed other medically managed weight-loss programs
• Able to undergo a major operation
• Understands surgery and risks
• Absence of drug and alcohol problems
• No uncontrolled psychological conditions
• Consensus by our multi-disciplinary team
• Committed to life-style change and lifetime follow-ups

What is Body Mass Index?

Body Mass Index is an indicator utilized by healthcare providers in the selection of treatment and therapy for people who are overweight or morbidly obese.  A person who is clinically severely obese (morbidly obese), when he or she is so heavy that the fat tissue load creates other medical problems such as hypertension, sleep apnea, joint disease, type II diabetes, and other conditions.  Individuals who are morbidly obese are typically 100 lbs in excess of ideal body weight.  Body Mass Index is calculated by weight (kg) / height (meters squared).