Is Surgery Right for You?

Bariatric surgery, also known as weight-loss surgery, has a successful track record in helping people lose weight, overcome weight-related health problems and live fuller lives.

Our approach is about more than just weight-loss procedures — as part of this treatment plan, you’ll also create new, healthy eating patterns with the help of our dietitians and learn to safely increase your activity level. These three factors — surgery, eating habits and exercise — help support lifelong success.

If you are significantly overweight, have not had long-term success losing weight through diet and exercise alone, and have one or more weight-related health condition, you may be a candidate for bariatric surgery. Take our free, personalized assessment to determine if weight-loss surgery is right for you.

If you are considering weight-loss surgery, we encourage you to attend a free informational seminar before scheduling an appointment. During the seminar, you’ll meet one of our board-certified bariatric surgeons who will discuss the weight-loss procedures offered at MultiCare, insurance requirements, how to prepare for surgery, what recovery is like and how we provide ongoing support after surgery.

Depending on your location, MultiCare offers seminars online and in person. Regardless of how you attend, at the end of the seminar you can complete a screening form to help determine your eligibility and insurance coverage.

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To keep patients safe, doctors and insurers have set guidelines for weight-loss surgery. You may be eligible for surgery if you meet these criteria:

• You have a body mass index (BMI) greater than 35, or a BMI greater than 30 with one or more weight-related health problem, such as Type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure.
• You are unable to achieve and maintain significant weight loss through traditional methods such as diet and exercise.
• You’re ready to commit to a healthy, active lifestyle.
• You don’t have medical conditions that could cause serious complications during or after surgery.
• You understand the surgery benefits, risks and complications, and you know what to expect from the process.