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Is Weight Loss Surgery Right For Me? To determine whether weight loss surgery is right for you, review the following: You must be 18 years of age or older You must have a BMI greater than or equal to 35 with two health conditions (such as diabetes, heart disease, sleep apnea, etc.) OR have a BMI of 40 or greater OR weigh 100 pounds over your ideal body weight You must have tried to lose weight through exercise/behavior modification, use of diet pills, or with physician supervision You must be committed to maintaining a healthy lifestyle as well as to keep regularly scheduled follow-up visits for life Finally, a comprehensive assessment is needed, including review of your medical history and a physical assessment by one of the Hartford Specialists Bariatric providers. Watch Advancing Medicine Weight Loss Surgery: Shaping Lives brought to you by Hartford Hospital and wsfb.com To determine whether laparoscopic surgery is safe for you, contact our main office number at (860) 246-2071, option #2.

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