Success stories
Meet others who had great results
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. It’s true. You can read all day about how bariatric surgery works, but nothing compares to seeing how real people have changed themselves for the better.
Those patients all started where you are today—and look at them now! With the help of surgery and lifestyle changes, and with the support of the Salem Health team, they’ve accomplished their weight-loss goals.
Below, they share in their own words how much bariatric surgery at Salem Health has meant to them.
From the You Matter blog
Do I qualify for weight loss surgery?
Salem Health Bariatric Surgery Center can help improve the medical, social, emotional and psychological lives of people with obesity. We treat the entire person, providing physical and psychological support before, during and after surgery.
While no referral is needed, there are a few requirements in order to have weight loss surgery at Salem Health Bariatric Surgery Center. Patients must:
- Have a body mass index (BMI) greater than 40 (or 35 to 39 with a weight-related medical problem).
- Visit with a surgeon, dietitian, physical therapist and psychologist during the process.
- Complete a presurgical workup. Your bariatric surgery provider will discuss this with you during your first visit.
As always, talk with your primary care provider first to see if weight loss surgery could be right for you!
To learn more and see helpful videos on batriatric surgery at Salem Health, or call 503-814-5286.
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