For some people, having bariatric surgery is the best way to prevent the serious health issues caused by excess weight. Fairview and HealthEast weight-loss experts will work with you and your doctor to determine whether or not you are a good candidate for weight-loss surgery.
As accredited Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program centers, we follow the MBSAQIP guidelines for obesity surgery. To qualify, you must have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater or a BMI of 35 in addition to diseases associated with obesity. These disease may include:
We know weight loss surgery is a very personal, life-changing decision. We also know it is often the best option to avoid serious complications of carrying excess weight. Our experts at Fairview Surgical Weight Loss Clinic - Edina, HealthEast Surgery and Bariatric Care, and University of Minnesota Health will work with you to be sure you have the information needed to make this decision, as well as create an individual plan to meet your goals.
Our surgeons specialize in performing the following minimally invasive bariatric surgeries:
To learn more about each of these surgical options, we recommend viewing the online weight loss seminar for the location you’d like to be seen: Fairview, HealthEast, or University of Minnesota Health. To contact us, call 612-336-2727.
To make sure you have the information you need to move forward with surgery, we require patients to attend a weight loss seminar. These sessions are hosted by our surgeons and give you a chance to meet them in person and ask questions. You are welcome to bring family or a friend with you. We ask that you attend the weight loss seminar for the same location you plan to have your clinic visits and your surgery.
Weight-loss surgery is for people who are unable to maintain a healthy weight through diet and exercise alone. We follow the National Institute of Health guidelines for obesity surgery. To qualify, you must have a BMI of 40 or greater or a BMI of 35 in addition to one of these conditions:
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