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From LAP-BAND® procedures to laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, gastric plication and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, Crittenton offers a full range of minimally invasive services to help patients achieve their weight-loss goals.
“Due to the low complication rates accompanying minimally invasive bariatric procedures, we and the government [Medicare] are encouraging their use,” says Mohamed Gazayerli, MD, Associate Professor of Minimally Invasive Surgery at Wayne State University and Bariatric Surgeon on staff at Crittenton. “The surgical techniques we use often allow our patients to return home the same day the procedure is performed or the following day, and patients usually resume normal activity within just a few days.”
Lowering Multiple Health Risks
With morbid obesity a contributing risk factor to a number of major health conditions, the resounding benefits bariatric surgery can have on a person’s overall health are hard to dismiss. For example, diabetes, sleep apnea, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, arthritis, and several cancers can be prevented, arrested, or cured, according to Dr. Gazayerli. “Many people miss out on the health advantages of bariatric surgery because they don’t know they qualify for it,” says John Webber, MD, FACS, Assistant Professor at Wayne State University and Bariatric Surgeon on staff at Crittenton.
“In reality, anyone with a body mass index [BMI] higher than 35 is a candidate for bariatric surgery.” Patients interested in learning
about the different bariatric services offered at Crittenton can attend free educational seminars conducted by Dr. Gazayerli every Monday and Friday and two Saturdays per month at 1555 West Big Beaver Road in Troy.
“While bariatric surgery is an effective weight-loss tool, patients must make some minimal long-term healthy lifestyle changes in order to achieve maximum benefits,” says Dr. Gazayerli. “We have an excellent record in safety and strive to offer patients the knowledge they need to make the best healthcare decisions for themselves.”
Calculate Your BMI
If you are deciding whether bariatric surgery is right for you, the first step is knowing your body mass index (BMI). To calculate this number, multiply your weight in pounds by 703. Then divide that number by your height in inches squared. For example, if you weigh 150 pounds and are 5 feet, 5 inches tall, you will multiply 150 by 703, and then divide that number by 65. Individuals with a BMI under 18.5 are considered underweight, those with a BMI of 30 or higher are obese, and people with a BMI between 25 and 29.9 are considered overweight. The normal BMI range is 18.5– 24.9.
To schedule a consultation with a bariatric surgeon at Crittenton Hospital Medical Center, please call Dr. Gazayerli at (248) 643-4646. or Dr. Webber at (313) 745-8898.
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