Dr. Carson Liu

Los Angeles, California

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Surgical Weight Control

The decision to undergo weight loss surgery, or bariatric surgery, is highly personal and should be made with the help of a surgeon with a great deal of experience in the field. Dr. Carson Liu has performed over 2,600 bariatric procedures, and can help you decide if surgical weight control is a good option for you.

The people most likely to be good candidates for surgical weight control are people who:

Are 100 or more pounds overweight
Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or higher
Have a BMI of at least 35 and an obesity related health condition
Have tried multiple times to lose weight with diet and exercise without success

The success of surgical weight control also depends on your willingness to make changes to your lifestyle, including major changes to your eating habits and following a regular exercise plan. Without these elements, even surgical weight loss will not be permanent.

If you would like to find out if you might be a candidate for surgical weight control, Dr. Liu’s BMI calculator can help you determine if you fall within the ranges above. Even more helpful in your final decision is a detailed consultation with Dr. Liu. He can discuss your history, past attempts at weight loss, and your overall health, and help you decide whether surgical weight control is a good option for you.

To schedule a consultation with Dr. Carson Liu, please contact his Los Angeles, California area bariatric surgery offices. We’ll be happy to help answer all your questions about surgical weight control and what it can do to help you regain your life and your health.

posted by Tiffany at 3:33 PM