Am I a Candidate?

2. Have you had bariatric surgery before?

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3. Are you pregnant, or trying to become pregnant?

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4. Is your body mass index (BMI) 40 or higher?

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5. Do you have a body mass index (BMI) between 35 and 39.9, and have any of the following weight-related conditions?

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6. Have you tried and been unsuccessful on multiple diet and exercise programs in the past?

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7. Have you been told by a physician that your weight is jeopardizing your health?

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8. Do you smoke?

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9. Are you addicted to drugs or alcohol?

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10. Are you committed to making the healthy lifestyle changes necessary after bariatric surgery?

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Your Results:

You are a likely candidate for bariatric surgery. Learn more about the types of surgical weight loss procedures we offer at Mercy Weight Management Center.

Your Results:

You are not a candidate for bariatric surgery. You are, however, a candidate for Mercy Weight Management Center’s highly effective nonsurgical weight loss program.

Your Results:

You are a possible candidate for bariatric surgery. You will have to meet with a bariatric surgeon to determine if revision surgery is right for you. Fortunately, Mercy Weight Management Center is one of the only programs in the Toledo area that accepts revision patients. Please call 419-407-3990 to make an appointment for a private consultation with expert bariatric surgeon Matthew Fourman, MD.

Your Results:

You are currently not a candidate for bariatric surgery. Weight loss surgery is appropriate only for people who have unsuccessfully tried numerous diet and exercise programs in the past. You are, however, a candidate for Mercy Weight Management Center’s highly effective nonsurgical weight loss program.

Your Results:

You are not a candidate for bariatric surgery. Pregnant women, or women who are trying to become pregnant, are not eligible for bariatric surgery and should not start any kind of weight loss program. Doing so can rob a growing fetus of the nutrients it needs to develop properly.

Your Results:

You are a possible candidate for bariatric surgery. We won’t perform weight loss surgery on smokers because of the serious complications that can arise during and after the procedure. However, we can help you quit with a proven smoking cessation treatment, including the support of Mercy’s many smoking cessation classes.

Your Results:

You are currently not a candidate for bariatric surgery. People suffering from alcohol or drug dependence are not eligible for weight loss surgery because of the serious complications that can arise during and after the procedure. If you are able to overcome your addiction, you may be eligible for bariatric surgery in the future. For now, however, we encourage you to get help for your dependency. Here are some resources to help you get started.