Am I A Candidate?
You may be a candidate for bariatric (weight loss) surgery if you are:
- At least 18 years of age
- Obese with a body mass index of 40 or higher (or a BMI of 35 or higher when accompanied by obesity related medical conditions)
- Struggling with an obesity related medical condition like high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes
- Emotionally ready for weight loss surgery and ready to commit to a healthier lifestyle
- Not alcohol or drug dependent
We encourage you to contact our bariatric program coordinator to see if bariatric weight loss surgery could be an option. You can reach our coordinator by calling (219) 402-5057.
Find out if weight loss surgery is right for you.
Take a Bariatric Assessment