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Lap-Band®, gastric bypass, and other surgical weight-loss options
With obesity becoming an epidemic nationwide and in Memphis, more people are looking to surgery for help with obesity problems. Baptist Memphis offers a number of bariatric or weight-loss options, including Lap-Band®, gastric sleeve and gastric bypass surgery, as well as other bariatric surgery options.
To be a candidate for weight-loss or bariatric surgery, a patient must have a Body Mass Index (BMI) in the overweight or obese range. BMI is the height-to-weight ratio of an individual and is determined by a mathematical formula. A BMI of 25-29.9 indicates an individual is overweight. A BMI of 30 or greater indicates an individual is obese.  Click here to find out your BMI.
How do I learn more about my surgical weight-loss options? If your BMI is 25 or higher, the Baptist Weight Loss Center encourages you to attend a free education seminar hosted at Baptist Memphis. Reservations are not required. For more information, please call (901) 226-LOSE (5673) or email regina.rogers@bmhcc.org.  Free seminar and support group schedules
What about non-surgical weight-loss options? Bariatric surgery is not the only way to lose weight. The Baptist Weight Loss Center offers Renew: Healthy Lifestyle Solutions for both adults and teens whose BMI is 25 or higher.
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