Weight-Loss Surgery Candidacy — Information for Our Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and Montgomery, Alabama Patients
Bariatric surgery can provide patients with a much more positive outlook on life. However, not everyone who is characterized as obese is a candidate for weight-loss surgery. At our Birmingham office, which serves Tuscaloosa, Montgomery, and other areas of Alabama, our experienced bariatric surgeon, Dr. Andrew M. Dewitt, will help you determine if you are a candidate for one of our highly effective procedures.
In general, the best way to lose weight and reduce obesity-related health issues is to maintain a healthy diet and engage in regular exercise. Only when such measures prove ineffective is weight-loss surgery a viable option. It is important to remember that bariatric surgery is a serious operation requiring careful consideration. If you are deemed a candidate and decide to undergo bariatric surgery, it can provide consistent, long-term weight loss and a healthier, more active, and more fulfilling lifestyle overall.
To learn more about candidacy for weight-loss surgery, contact our bariatric surgery center in Birmingham, Alabama today.
Determining Whether You Are a Candidate for Weight-Loss Surgery
Although a person's Body Mass Index (BMI) cannot determine his or her overall health, it does give weight-loss specialists a starting point from which to evaluate a patient’s candidacy for weight-loss surgery. At our Birmingham practice serving Tuscaloosa, Montgomery, and other areas of Alabama, Dr. Andrew M. Dewitt will be happy to guide you through the bariatric surgery decision-making process. You may also determine your body mass index using the BMI calculator on this page.
Obesity is indicated by a BMI of 35 or above. A BMI of 40 or above shows extreme obesity. If an individual’s BMI is 40 or more, or if a BMI of 35 or more is accompanied by serious weight-related health issues (e.g., diabetes or high blood pressure), weight loss surgery may be an option. Other considerations — including a patient’s psychological readiness to undergo surgery and to commit to the required lifestyle changes — are also taken into account on a case-by-case basis.
Contact Dr. Andrew M. Dewitt
Only a medical professional can determine an individual’s candidacy for weight-loss surgery. Serving Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Montgomery, and other areas of Alabama, Dr. Andrew M. Dewitt can determine whether you are a candidate for bariatric surgery and help you work toward a healthier and happier lifestyle. To attend an educational seminar and schedule a personal consultation, contact Dr. Andrew M. Dewitt today.
If you would like to verify your weight-loss surgery candidacy, contact our Birmingham practice serving Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, and all of Alabama.
Andrew M. Dewitt, M.D.
2401 15th Ave N
Suite 140
Birmingham, Alabama 35234
Phone: (205) 502-4400
Fax: (205) 502-1210
