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Am I a Candidate for Bariatric Surgery?

You've tried countless diets, endured frustrating plateaus, and maybe even felt like you were fighting an uphill battle against your own body. If you're here, it's likely because you're searching for a sustainable solution – something that offers more than just temporary results.

At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, serving the Seattle, Tacoma Washington communities, we understand the unique challenges you face. You deserve to live a life free from the constraints of excess weight, where energy, confidence, and a vibrant future are within your reach. Bariatric surgery could be the powerful tool you've been looking for.

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Bariatric surgery qualifications

While only a thorough evaluation with our expert team can determine if bariatric surgery is right for you, here are some common guidelines that help us understand if you might be a candidate: 

Other bariatric surgery considerations

Other things to consider before deciding to have weight loss surgery include: 

  • Have you tried to lose weight with diet, exercise, and medication? 
  • Have you checked with your insurance provider or do you have a financial plan for this surgery? 
  • Are you ready to permanently change your eating and exercise habits after surgery? 
  • Do you feel you have realistic expectations about the results of surgery based on discussions with your care team? 
  • Do you have the support of family and friends to help you during recovery and beyond? 
  • Do you understand the risks and benefits of weight loss surgery?

Types of weight loss surgery

Our fellowship-trained bariatric surgeons specialize in a range of weight loss surgeries. We perform surgery using minimally invasive techniques, including robotic-assisted and laparoscopic surgery, so you recover faster and with less pain. Learn more about what to expect from surgery or the different types of procedures we offer: 

Non-surgical weight loss

If you aren’t a candidate for weight loss surgery or don’t feel ready for surgery yet, we’re still here to help. We offer a range of medical weight loss services, such as nutritional counseling and FDA-approved weight loss medications. We also offer the gastric balloon, an endoscopic (non-surgical) procedure for weight loss.

Are you a candidate?

Don't wait to reclaim your health and transform your future. We invite you to take the next step to find out more about your weight loss options.