BARIATRIC PATIENT EDUCATION
The first step towards having weight loss surgery at Beltline Health.
Start Your Journey With Bariatric Education
Our patient education seminars are designed for adults who are interested in pursuing surgical or non-surgical weight loss to treat chronic obesity. Morbid obesity is recognized as a major health threat. It is defined as being at least 80 - 100 lbs. over ideal body weight or having a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater, as well as having a BMI of 35 or greater with at least one obesity-related condition. In only 5% of cases will diet and exercise alone cure morbid obesity over the long term.
Severe obesity is a disease that is debilitating and places an individual at increased risk for many health conditions and shorter life expectancy. This chronic condition can also have a profound effect on quality of life. Individuals with moderate obesity may also be at risk for obesity-related health conditions. And, if they continue to gain weight over the years, they will increase their risk of illness.
Sign up for our in-person or online bariatric patient education seminar to learn more about how our multidisciplinary program helps individuals suffering from moderate or morbid obesity.
