Dr. Rachel L. Moore Featured in Bariatric Times
October 7, 2019
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Moore Metabolics offers a wide range of services, from nutritional coaching to metabolic and bariatric surgery.
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:
- Pre-diabetes & type 2 diabetes
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Osteoarthritis
- Sleep apnea
- Heart disease
- Infertility secondary to polycystic ovarian syndrome
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These aren’t all the steps you need to take, but they are some of the most important steps to help you get started.
Step One: Find Out If You’re A Candidate For Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
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:
- Health is impaired due to excessive weight
- Ready to commit to a healthy, active lifestyle
- No medical conditions that could cause serious complications during or after surgery
- Knowledgeable and understanding of the options, as well as its benefits and risks
- 18 years of age or older
Step Two: Schedule a Consultation
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.
Step Three: Determine affordability
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.
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Don’t hesitate to change your life. Contact us today to begin your journey.
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