Absolute contraindications to bariatric surgery include active substance abuse, end-stage cardiovascular or pulmonary disease, end-stage liver disease, history of a liver or heart transplant, severe or uncontrolled psychiatric disorders, and anorexia nervosa.ħ. You must not smoke cigarettes or use tobacco products in any form, including chewing tobacco, snuff, or nicotine patches.Ħ. This program will provide critical education and strategies for dietary and nutrition habits that will ensure your success before and after surgery.ĥ. You must be enrolled in the Ann Arbor VA MOVE Program. You must have a primary care provider who you see regularly and who is supportive of bariatric surgery and who is willing to assist in pre-and post-operative care.Ĥ. You must have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or greater, or 35 or greater with obesity-related diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, polyarthritis, pulmonary hypertension, sleep apnea, and hyperlipidemia.ģ. We do not offer surgery to patients 70 years of age or older.Ģ. For those 65-69 years of age, decisions will be made on a case by case basis. You must be between the ages of 18 and 65 years. Our criteria for bariatric surgery include the following:ġ. If you fall into one of these BMI categories and have not been successful with dieting to lose weight, you and your primary care doctor should consider bariatric surgery. AM I A CANDIDATE?īariatric surgery is reserved for patients whose BMI is >=40, or >=35 with serious obesity-related diseases such as diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Medical literature demonstrates that patients who undergo bariatric surgery live longer, and enjoy lower risks of cancer, diabetes, and many other obesity-related diseases. Weight-related health factors such as Type II diabetes and sleep apnea are dramatically improved and are often resolved after weight loss surgery. With laparoscopic surgery you will experience a much faster recovery, less pain and fewer wound healing complications than those recovering from traditional open surgery. Most bariatric operations can be performed through small incisions, otherwise known as laparoscopy. Most individuals undergoing bariatric surgery lose 50 - 70% of their excess body weight (about 100-150 pounds on average). The results of bariatric surgery are dramatic. Our goal at the Ann Arbor VA Hospital Bariatric Surgery Program is to provide you with information regarding bariatric surgery and help you make an informed decision. Patients considering bariatric surgery should seek out information and discuss their goals with family and their physicians. Bariatric surgery is a major life-changing process. When such efforts fail, bariatric (weight loss) surgery is an option. Most obese patients are not able to lose weight and keep it off with diet and exercise alone. Studies show that reducing your body weight will improve your health. What are the benefits of bariatric surgery?Īmong people who are overweight and obese, weight loss can help reduce the chances of developing these health problems. It also increases your risk of many diseases and health conditions that will shorten your life. Obesity places extra strain on your heart, lungs and joints. You can click on this website to calculate your BMI. If your BMI is 30 or greater, you are considered obese. BMI=your body weight /your height squared. Obesity is a medical term determined by calculating your body mass index (BMI). Welcome to the Ann Arbor VA Hospital Bariatric Surgery Program!ĪBOUT WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY, also known as BARIATRIC SURGERY Our team consists of surgeons, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and registered dietitians who will accompany you on your journey to wellness through weight loss. Our surgeons are experts in bariatric surgery and provide state of the art care for our patients. Our multidisciplinary approach offers treatment that goes far beyond surgery, including a full range of psychological, nutritional, and other specialty medical services to help you before and after your operation. With modern minimally invasive surgical techniques, your recovery will be rapid, you will have less post-operative pain, and you will return to your normal activities quickly. Bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss surgery, accomplishes dramatic and long-lasting weight loss. The VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System Bariatric Surgery Program’s goal is to help obese individuals improve their health through weight loss surgery.
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