Bariatric Surgery Program
If excess weight has prevented you from doing the things you enjoy or causes you to wrestle with health issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, or sleep disorders, take the first step and learn how bariatric surgery at The University of Toledo Medical Center can improve your health and quality of life. Join us for a free educational session, meet our team and discover how our multi-disciplinary program can help you on the path to a new beginning.
You may be a candidate for bariatric surgery if you:
- Have a BMI of 35 or more and have not been able to lose weight using diet, exercise, or medications.
- Have a BMI of "30 to 35" or more and are at risk for serious health problems such as pre-diabetes, diabetes type 2, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, or obstructive sleep apnea.
- Are willing to make lifelong lifestyle changes.
- Are willing to commit to long-term follow-up care.