America’s obesity problem has increased in severity as well as prevalence over the past twenty years including in cities like Greeley, Colorado. Are you one of the many who has been affected and needs obesity help like bariatric surgery?   To avoid the potential complications of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, GERD, and others – all of which have been found to be associated with obesity – Greeley weight loss surgery such as gastric bypass surgery or Lap Band® surgery may be beneficial. The calculator on the left can help you determine if you might meet the Greeley gastric banding or bypass eligibility requirements. In general, a Body Mass Index (BMI) higher than 35 (with a medical condition) or 40 (without a medical condition) is often required. When a patient has a 50 or above BMI, the Greeley bariatric surgeon may take biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch into consideration in addition to the gastric band and gastric bypass.

Situated in Weld County, Greeley is in northern Colorado about 50 miles from Denver. The main health care resource for the region is North Colorado Medical Center. The universities that call Greeley home include the University of Northern Colorado and Aims Community College.

Thinking about Greeley bariatric surgery? There are also many other things to both see and do before your trip. For example, you could hear the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra, view wildlife at the Pawnee National Grassland, learn at the Meeker Home Museum, go skiing at a nearby resort, or go golfing at a local course.