Bariatric, or gastrointestinal surgery is a weight loss option for people who meet fairly specific criteria. Candidates for surgery are:

• Morbidly obese, that is, 100 pounds overweight if you are a man, and 80 pounds overweight if you are a woman.
• Unable to lose weight using more conventional methods
• Suffering from other serious health problems that are known to improve with weight loss.

The decision to pursue weight loss surgery is a very personal one. There are many factors that you must consider as you make this decision and it is extremely important that you take the time to explore all of the pros and cons of the procedure.

Bariatric surgery is not an easy weight loss solution. It is a life altering procedure that requires you to dramatically alter your eating habits to prevent yourself becoming sick and ensuring you get sufficient amounts of critical nutrients.

CONCI doctors to not perform these surgeries. Our role,and it is a critical one, is to prepare you for the surgery and help you adjust to the changes afterward. We also provide you with the surgical referral when you are ready.