| Experts in the field of weight loss surgery serving Eastern Montana and Northern Wyoming since 2003
Weight loss surgery in Billings is part of a multidisciplinary program centered at St. Vincent Healthcare Weight Management Clinic offering education, support groups, nutritional guidance, exercise planning, and psychologic support both before and after surgery. Weight loss can help eliminate obesity-related illnesses such as Type II Diabetes, Hypertension, Sleep Apnea, Reflux Disease and Hyperlipidemia.
We are committed to helping persons with longstanding obesity achieve the best results and improved health from long term weight loss.
Am I a candidate for surgery?
For a schedule of our next free monthly bariatric education seminar, please call 248-4580. There, you will have an opportunity to ask any questions related to weight loss surgery.
AM I A CANDIDATE FOR WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY?
Your overall safety, health, and success are our prime concern, with that in mind, the following guidelines have been set:
- Age: 21 – 55 years
Mature persons over the age of 55 can face special risks for any major surgical procedure. With this in mind, we will evaluate any patient over the age of 55 on a case-by-case basis, assessing overall health and risk factors.
- Body Mass Index (BMI)-BMI greater than 35 with associated obesity related health problems
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- BMI greater than 40
For more information about Bariatric Surgery, click here.
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