Bariatric surgery can lead to a healthier weight, decrease the likelihood of developing certain illnesses and improve quality of life.
If you already suffer from an obesity-related condition, bariatric surgery can improve and even reverse these conditions. These health concerns associated with obesity include type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, heartburn, sleep problems, hernia, fatty deposits in the blood, osteoarthritis and certain cancers.
How do I know I qualify?
Bariatric, or weight loss surgery, could be an a great option for individuals who have a body mass index, or BMI, greater than 40 or having a BMI of 30 to 39.99 accompanied by an obesity-related medical condition like diabetes, high blood pressure or sleep apnea. Not all insurance policies cover surgery with a BMI between 30-35 but we would be happy to discuss your insurance policy with you.
If you are uncertain if you qualify or if you would like more specific information, you can call the St. Luke’s Weight Management Center Allentown at 484-426-2600, St. Luke's Weight Management Monroe at 272-212-0620, St. Luke's Weight Management Warren at 908-847-6722 or St. Luke's Weight Management Bethlehem at 908-847-6722 and select the surgery prompt. Or get started right away by taking the online seminar. Follow the link below!
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