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Weight Loss Services

Flexibility

Eligibility of Weight Loss Surgery
​To qualify for weight loss surgery, an individual must have either 

  • a BMI of 40 or higher 

  • a BMI of 35 or higher with serious health conditions due to obesity

  • a BMI of 30 or higher with type 2 diabetes that is difficult to control

  • demonstrate implementing in nutrition and exercise habits

Your surgeon will also review other medical guidelines to determine your eligibility for weight loss surgery.

Obesity Related Conditions
Medical conditions associated with obesity include but are not limited to:

  • Hypertension

  • Type 2 Diabetes

  • Obstructive sleep apnea

  • Heart Disease (Coronary artery disease)

  • Dyslipidemia

  • Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis)

Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery
Weight loss surgery reduces the risk of potentially life-threatening weight-related health problems as listed above.  Weight loss surgery also significantly reduces the risk of death from diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other diseases.

Bariatric Surgery Procedures
Dr. Ho performs the following weight loss surgeries:

The information contained in this website is provided for general information purposes. It is not intended as nor should be relied upon as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 

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