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1. A higher Body Mass Index can put health at risk for conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure*
2. If you have the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure, you can resume ibuprofen and other steroid-type medicines within 3 to 6 months.*
3. Once you have bariatric surgery, you cannot gain weight back and can eat however you want.*
4. A BMI as low as 30 could be a candidate for weight-loss surgery.*
5. The SADI-S procedure can help achieve 90% or greater of excess body weight loss.*
6. Weight-loss surgery is permanent and requires lifelong changes such as vitamins, dietary changes and regular surgical follow up.*
7. Like any surgery, there are risks associated with bariatric surgery.*
8. If you resume eating as you did before surgery, you will still keep weight off because of the surgery.*
9. A benefit of weight loss surgery is improved quality of life such as being able to enjoy activities that you had difficulty with before.*
10. Hendrick Body and Wellness and Hendrick Medical Center South are excited and equipped to partner with you to achieve your individual goals.*