According to the National Institute of Health (NIH) Criteria
1. BMI of 40 or greater
 OR
2. BMI of 35-40 with significant co-morbidities and documented
dietary attempts ineffective.

Baptist Bariatric Center Criteria for Surgery

1. Meets NIH criteria
2. No endocrine (ie. Thyroid) cause of obesity.
3. No uncontrolled psychological, drug, or alcohol problems.
4. Failed medically supervised weight loss attempts.
5. Able to demonstrate clear understanding of surgical options, possible short term and long term risks and complications.
6. Dedicated to recommended life style change and long term follow up recommendations. For more comprehensive information, plan to attend one of the monthly Meet The Doctor meetings.

The best method to answer your cost questions would be to contact Baptist Hospital Bariatric Center at 469-5810, fill out our online assessment form or Request an appointment through our website

We accept many insurance providers. Call our offices at 469-5810.
Our Bariatric Center staff will be glad to assist you on all your insurance questions.

Our "Meet the Doc" meetings are a great way of learning about our Bariatric physicians and ask questions on Bariatrics.

Yes, Dr. J. David Nye and Dr. Jeffrey Friedman perform the LAPBAND procedure at Baptist Hospital.

Click to view their physician bios

We do take many insurance providers. Please call our offices at 469-5810 or request an appointment to check if your insurance qualifies.

Please visit our During the Operation page which outlines aspects of what happens during the operation.

While there are risks in any surgery, our Bariatric Staff will be happy to go over any concerns and procedures of our surgery. Please fill out our online assessment or call our offices at 469-5810