What to Expect
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Obesity affects your whole life – your physical health, your family life, your emotional well-being and your self-image. If you've tried diets, exercise, supplements or medications and been disappointed, it's time for a real solution. Woman's is here to help.
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Attend our a free weight loss surgery seminar and learn more about the different types of surgeries.
Knowing what to expect can take the surprises out of the process and make you feel more comfortable along the way.
At Woman's, we are always focused on what's best for you. Our team of experts helps you through all phases of your weight loss journey – before surgery, during surgery and long after surgery.
We're here to provide guidance, reassurance and comprehensive services to help you reach your goals. Although weight loss surgery has been shown to be an effective approach to weight loss, surgery is only a tool. A successful outcome depends on your commitment to a long-term lifestyle changes.
- WHO IS A CANDIDATE FOR WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY?
- WHAT IS WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY?
- HOW MUCH WEIGHT CAN I EXPECT TO LOSE?
- WHAT CHANGES WILL I NEED TO MAKE AFTER SURGERY?
You could be a candidate for surgical weight loss if you:
- Are more than 100 pounds over your ideal body weight
- Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of over 40
- Have a BMI of over 35 and are experiencing severe negative health effects, such as high blood pressure or diabetes, related to being severely overweight
- Are unable to achieve a healthy body weight for a sustained period of time, even through medically supervised dieting
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Resolve medical conditions. Rediscover food in a new way.
Weight loss surgery is considered successful when you lose 50 percent of your excess weight. Even though some patients may not reach their "ideal body weight," the physical heath and emotional health benefits are significant.
Beyond Pounds Lost. Beyond Sizes Dropped.
Feel better. It’s more than numbers on a scale. Woman’s offers you a network that includes experts in physical therapy, exercise and nutrition to help you make positive lifestyle changes.