Weight Loss Surgery Candidates St. Louis MO – Van Wagner MD

http://www.hoab.org -- In this video, Dr. Van Wagner, talks about bariatric surgery guidelines. One of the first steps is to calculate your body mass index (BMI) which is based on your height and weight. At his practice, Heart of America Bariatrics in St. Louis, Dr. Wagner performs surgery on those with a BMI of 40 or above or with a lower BMI of 35 with a medical condition. To learn more about calculating your body mass index or weight loss surgery options, visit http://www.hoab.org.