You want to feel better. Look better. Have more energy. Keep up with your kids or grandkids. You feel like you’ve tried every diet, but can’t seem to lose the extra pounds. And now your health is at risk, too. It’s time to do something different. It’s time to schedule an appointment with the NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital weight loss (bariatric) surgery professionals.
Our weight management specialists will carefully assess your health, work with you to understand your personal goals and preferences, and match you with the weight loss procedure that is best for you. Weight loss surgery can improve your quality of life, and even save it. Through one-on-one guidance and personalized attention, our team is dedicated to helping you accomplish your health and weight loss goals—so you can enjoy the kind of life you want.
Are You a Candidate?
The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) defines obesity as a disease in which fat has accumulated to the extent that health is impaired. It is commonly measured by body mass index (BMI), which calculates the relationship of weight to height. An adult with a BMI of 30 or more is considered obese.
Obesity becomes severe obesity when an adult is 100 pounds or more over ideal body weight, has a BMI of 40 or more, or has a BMI of 35-39.9 in combination with health-related conditions such including, but not limited to, obstructive sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease.
You may be a candidate for weight loss (bariatric) surgery if you meet the above stated criteria.