Have you been frustrated by futile attempts at diet and exercise and are wondering how you can get Edina, Minnesota obesity help? If you find yourself in this situation, you may benefit from the advantages of Edina, MN bariatric surgery such as for example gastric bypass surgery or Lap Band® surgery. Body Mass Index (BMI) is an important factor in Edina weight loss surgery candidacy as is your history of health problems. For example, if you have a BMI of 40 or above, you could qualify for Edina gastric banding or a similar technique. However, if you also have a weight-caused health complication (ranging from diabetes to cardiovascular disease to gastroesophageal reflux disease), you might be eligible for an Edina gastric band with a lower BMI.   In cases in which the patient’s BMI is higher than 50, the surgeon may opt to perform a procedure called biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch. Meet with your Edina gastric surgeon to further discuss your options.

Edina is part of Hennepin County and is a suburb to the southwest of Minneapolis. Hospitals and other medical facilities in the region include Hennepin County Medical Center, Fairview Southdale Hospital and Abbott Northwestern Hospital Care. Among the region’s post-secondary education options are Walden University, North Central University, Dunwoody College of Technology, and Minneapolis Community and Technical College.

Going to Edina for surgery? Enjoy some of the waterfalls in the Minneapolis park system including Minnehaha Falls and St. Anthony Falls. Or see a Twins game at the Metrodome.