Like many other areas of America, Cleveland, Ohio has seen an increased obesity problem. Should you need obesity help in Cleveland, OH, you may want to consider weight loss surgery. The eligibility requirements for gastric bypass surgery or Lap Band® surgery in Cleveland, OH are usually either a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 40 or higher; or a BMI above 35 with joint disease, diabetes, sleep apnea, and/or another obesity-related complication. Two other bariatric surgery techniques are biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch and vertical banded gastroplasty; however, gastric banding and gastric bypass surgery are most used nowadays. To see if you might qualify for a gastric band or other bariatric surgery, input your information into the calculator located on the left side of the page.

There are many prestigious medical facilities in northeastern Ohio and in Cleveland specifically. In Cleveland you will find the Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, and Metro Health Medical Center to name a few examples.

Located on the Cuyahoga river, Cleveland is home to the Cleveland Orchestra, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Great Lakes Science Center, and many other tourist attractions. While you are in Cleveland, you can get fresh produce at the West Side Market or see Lebron James play at a Cleveland Cavaliers home page. Other things to do include dining on West 6^th Street, going to the Flats, or barhopping in the charming Tremont area. The world-renowned Cedar Point Amusement Park is also within driving distance.