Did you know that being obese puts you at risk for the following complications: GERD, high blood pressure, diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, cardiovascular disease, joint disease, and others? The good news is that Wilmington, Delaware obesity help in the form of weight loss surgery is more effective and safer than it was previously. If you have a 35 or higher BMI and one or more of the aforementioned health conditions, you might qualify for Wilmington, DE Lap Band® surgery or gastric bypass surgery. (If you don’t have a complication, you might need a 40 or above Body Mass Index to qualify, but you should consult your Wilmington gastric surgeon). In addition to gastric banding and bypass surgery, biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch bariatric surgery might be a possibility for Wilmington patients whose BMI is higher than 50. Schedule an appointment for a gastric band evaluation with your Wilmington gastric surgeon to get yourself on a path toward a healthy you!

Located in New Castle County, Wilmington is the largest city in Delaware. The area’s medical services include Wilmington Hospital, St. Francis Hospital, and Select Specialty Hospital. Institutions of higher education that call Wilmington home include the University of Delaware, Drexel University, Godley-Beacom College, Springfield College, and Delaware State University, among others.

Some things to see and do before your Wilmington bariatric surgery include Fort Christiana State Park, Riverfront Market, Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame, Brandywine Zoo, Rodney Square, Grand Opera House, and Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts.