Wish to be thinner? New Me® has several options available for you… Come in to learn if you should consider surgery and if so, what kind?
That is exactly what our Surgeons at New Me Surgical Institute can help you determine. Give us a call and arrange your free consultation. One visit can change your life.
In cooperation with our affiliates, we offer the complete gamete of Cosmetic Plastic, and reconstructive surgeries to sculpt your body and help you look better and feel better about yourself. Weight loss surgery is commonly recommended by physicians and approved for coverage by most private (PPO) insurance companies to be performed in a surgical center when the perceived risks of continued obesity are greater than the risks of surgery. In general, the risks of obesity are thought to outweigh the risks of invasive bariatric surgery when a patient is 100 pounds or more overweight or has a Body Mass Index (BMI) * of 40 or greater. However, the low risk, minimally invasive LAP-BAND bariatric procedure may be appropriate as a preventative measure at BMI less than 40.
*BMI is defined as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared (kg/m2).
 "When the BMI is >35 and comorbidities exist, gastrointestinal surgery becomes a consideration. When the BMI is>40, surgery is the treatment of choice." from Obesity and Heart Disease. A Statement for Healthcare Professionals From the Nutrition Committee, American Heart Association
Patients who are less than 100 pounds overweight may be approved for coverage by insurance companies if they have a "life-threatening" co-morbidity such as diabetes, high blood pressure, severe sleep apnea, etc. The underlying rationale is that the overall risk of premature death is reduced by surgery for patients who meet the above criteria. However, this line of reasoning ignores the roles of preventative surgery symptom relief and improved quality of life.
Who Will Benefit the Most From Surgery?
Those patients do best who are most unhappy with their current condition and who are most willing to make a lifestyle change. Since the problem is largely genetic and at present is incurable, a life-long commitment to all aspects of treatment is necessary. Regular exercise, dietary discipline, support group participation, and occasional visits to a bariatric surgeon are important components of post-operative success.
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