It's a new year, and maybe one of your goals is to drop a few pounds or reach a specific weight. If diet and exercise haven't been working for you, it may be time to consider other options. The Bariatric Wellness and Surgical Institute at JFK Medical Center in West Palm dedicate their time to helping patients achieve their weight loss goals.
According to Dr. Kandace Kichler, MD, and Medical Director of the Bariatric Surgical Program at JFK, their program is one of the first in Palm Beach County. The program is also a comprehensive one, which means that they offer surgery plus follow-up care, including dieticians, therapists, and exercise trainers.
What are the qualifications?
The first step to finding out if you qualify for surgery, according to Dr. Kichler, is to look up your BMI (body mass index), which is your height and weight ratio. This ratio can show you where you fall on the obesity scale. A BMI that's higher than 35 with complications such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or sleep apnea qualifies a person for surgery. A BMI of 40 also makes you a candidate.
Is surgery safe?
Bariatric surgery is just as safe as having your gallbladder removed or your knee replaced.
The experts at the Bariatric Wellness and Surgical Institute not only help you reach your goal but improve your overall health. This program is more than weight loss, it's also about eliminating medications, getting rid of other health issues, and extending your lifespan. The American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery have also recognized the Bariatric Wellness and Surgical Center as a "Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP)."
You can learn more about bariatric surgery by viewing Dr. Kandace Kichler's free weekly information sessions. To learn more about Dr. Kichler, click here.
To learn more about JFK Medical center, visit their website at jfkmc.com.
