Criteria for Gastric Bypass

Hi, Everyone –

An article I was interviewed for in the Denver Metro September edition of M.D. News recently came out, and after reading the article, I realized there is some really important information I have not talked about on this blog. As you may know, I am a bariatric surgeon and the criterion for bariatric surgery is a very common question I get. Gastric bypass is by no means a quick fix, but it can be a very effective tool for certain people.  As outlined in the article I mentioned, written by Jeanne Davant, below is the checklist for bariatric surgery:

·         BMI of 40, or 35 with comorbidities.

·         Comorbidities such as depression, diabetes, fatigue, GERD, heart disease, coronary heart disease,     hyperlipidemia, hypertension, joint pain, menstrual and/or fertility issues, sleep disorders, and urinary stress incontinence

·         Failure of previous weight-loss attempts

·         No medical problems that would make surgery too hazardous

·         No abuse of drugs or alcohol for at least one year

·         Non-smoker, or willingness to quit in anticipation of surgery

·         Readiness to make permanent life changes

·         The personal desire to have surgery for yourself

If you have any questions, just ask!

Dr. Snyder

Add comment October 14th, 2008