Are you a good candidate for weight loss surgery?
If you have one or more of the following, weight loss surgery may be a good option for you:
- Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 35 with one or more obesity-related conditions
- BMI greater than 40
- 100 pounds or more to lose
- Medically managed weight-loss programs have failed to help you reach a healthy weight
You might not be eligible if:
- Your obesity is related to an untreated metabolic or endocrine disorder
- You have an untreated history of substance abuse or untreated major psychiatric disease
- You have health conditions that are severe enough that surgery would be dangerous
- You want to become pregnant within the next 18 months
Locations
How to Get Started
Medically Supervised Diet (not required for self-pay patients)
Nutrition Evaluation
Psychological Evaluation
Exercise Evaluation
Other Requirements
- Stop smoking
- Agree to a long-term follow up regimen
- Participate in support groups in person or online (recommended)
Patient Testimonials
Garrett Rose's Weight Loss Story
It took four years for Garrett Rose to decide to get weight loss surgery. He had tried multiple diets over the years that didn't work long-term and decided weight loss surgery would be the tool to help him to decrease his portion sizes and provide him the ability to live a normal life.
Watch Garrett's story here.
Phil Garrett's Weight Loss Story
Listen to the story of Phil Garrett, a weight loss surgery patient who made the decision to get the surgery that changed his life. For Phil, weight loss surgery was a tool that got him out of a rut and allowed him to live his life.
Watch Phil's story here.
Judy Jameson's Weight Loss Surgery Story
Judy Jameson has always been active and found much joy in riding horses. Since she underwent weight loss surgery, she has more energy and changed her whole lifestyle for the better.
Watch Judy's story here.
Available Procedures
Payment Options
1. Insurance:
Please contact your insurance company for specific criteria and bariatric coverage. Some insurance companies will ask for procedure codes:
- Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (43775)
- Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (43644)
- Duodenal Switch (43845)
For self-pay patients, Intermountain utilizes MDsave to handle payment. See MDsave for more info on self-pay process.
Frequently Asked Questions
How recent does my supervised diet need to be as I have tried many diets over the years?
What happens if I am at a 35 BMI, but I go under during my supervised diet?
What if I am under 35 BMI or I don’t have obesity related illness?
Are there age limits?
If I am already seeing a psychiatrist can I use them for the psych evaluation?
What does it take to be successful?
Success after surgery requires a mindset shift, behavior modification, and life-long commitment. Habits for success include:
- Eating small protein-based meals
- Drinking water to stay hydrated and to help with the mobilization of fat
- Taking calcium and a multi-vitamin to replace missing nutrients
- Exercise
- A good support system
Success is not only about losing weight but also about changing behaviors that have failed you in the past.
Is medical tourism an option?
Some people may choose to travel to another country for specific medical procedures. This is known as medical tourism. We compiled a list of resources you should review if you’re considering having bariatric or weight loss procedures done in other countries: