Dr. Rachel L. Moore Featured in Bariatric Times
October 7, 2019
The first thing you need to do is learn if you’re a candidate for surgical treatment. If you are living with excessive weight or obesity, to the extent that your health is impaired, then you are likely a candidate for metabolic and bariatric surgery.
Some examples of chronic and progressive health conditions that are typically associated with weight are:
These aren’t all the steps you need to take, but they are some of the most important steps to help you get started.
There are many different factors that affect a patient’s ability to qualify for surgery. In general, a patient is eligible for metabolic and bariatric surgery if:
Your next step is to meet with Dr. Moore or Dr. Thomas one-on-one. They will explain both pharmacotherapy and metabolic and bariatric surgery options, as well any associated benefits and risks.
After you have met with your bariatric surgeon we’ll help you determine your affordability of surgical treatment. Bariatric and metabolic surgery is covered by 50% of health insurance plans and 90% of Medicare/Public/State plans (“Bariatric Reimbursement Fact Sheet” 2015). Read more about your insurance and financing and how we can help if you’re denied.
Don’t hesitate to change your life. Contact us today to begin your journey.
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