24/10/2020
Dr. Gilbert Comissiong is now offering bariatric surgery in the US Virgin Islands.
Gastric bypass surgery is the most common type of weight-loss surgery. Gastric bypass and other types of weight-loss surgery, collectively known as bariatric surgery, make surgical changes to your stomach and digestive system that limit how much food you can eat and how many nutrients you absorb, leading to weight loss.
In general, gastric bypass or another weight-loss surgery could be an option for you if:
* Efforts to lose weight with diet and exercise have been unsuccessful
* Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or higher
* Your BMI is 35 or more and you have a serious weight-related health problem, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or severe sleep apnea.
Check your BMI (Body Mass Index) using the calculator below.
📞 Call our office for more information.
Obesity and overweight increase the likelihood of some diseases and health problems. Talk to your health-care provider about achieving a healthier weight.