Obesity surgery candidates must have a BMI of > 35 with some exceptions. You can calculate your BMI here

That depends on your insurance plan and Company. Some insurers are very helpful, some are not.

We have multiple finance options available including Care-Credit

The mandatory first step is to attend a free monthly information seminar. If you are interested in surgery, an application will be provided at that time.

5. How much work will I miss?

With a lap band, about 2 days, with a LRNY, 2-3 weeks.

Yes. This is major surgery and it does have risks. These are explained in detail the monthly information sessions. Call our office at 208-706-5285 for the schedule.

Yes. Over 80% of morbidly obese surgical candidates have sleep apnea.

Our evaluation is extensive and includes the free monthly information session, a nutrition evaluation, psychological testing, sleep study, and a full evaluation and labs from your primary doctor. This can take as little as a few days if much of this is already done, or a few months if you are just starting out.

Everyone is different, but most studies show a 60-65% excess weight loss over time.

We don’t think you are crazy. Bariatric surgery is very stressful and can be complicated by pre-existing eating disorders and depression. Our testing is to ensure that we can help you make good, informed choices, both before and after surgery.

Only if you have symptoms. All patients with a gallbladder and no symptoms are put on a medication to decrease their likelihood of needing their gallbladder removed.

Both operations are like marriage; meant to last a lifetime, but sometimes things don’t work out. The LRNY is essentially irreversible. The band can be removed with a simple operation.

A multivitamin once/day

Fills for our patients are free for the first year.