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For years, patients have trusted the skill, experience
and compassionate care of Kettering Medical Center's
expert obesity specialists. Now that expertise is available
to you in one of the country's finest, dedicated obesity
treatment facilities - Kettering Weight Loss Surgery.
We focus on patients, not illnesses. We don't just perform surgeries - we help patients
achieve health and happiness.
If you would like more information or would like to talk to one of our specialists,
call (937) 433-5957 or toll-free at 1-866-395-KWLS(5957).
 You May Be a Candidate for Bariatric Surgery if You...
- are morbidly obese
- have a Body Mass Index (BMI) 40 or more
- are at least 100 lbs over ideal body weight
- weigh greater than 200% of your desirable weight
- repeatedly fail at dietary control or are unable to adhere to dietary methods
- have a stable adult life pattern
- Are absent of serious heart disease, inflammatory bowel disease, or hepatic (liver) or renal (kidney) disease
- are absent of endocrine (glandular) causes for obesity
- are willing to cooperate during follow-up
- have a BMI 35-40 with co-morbid conditions (i.e. hypertension, diabetes, etc)
As with all surgeries there are risks associated with Bariatric surgery. Please talk to your physician about your risks and potential benefits.
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