CNOS Now Offering Bariatric And Weight Loss Surgery Services – Emphasis On New Guidelines To Qualify For Surgery
Surgical weight loss continues to be an option for patients in Siouxland, but with updated Body Mass Index (BMI) criteria. BMI is a numerical value of your weight in relation to your height. CNOS introduces bariatric services to its list of specialties and discusses what it takes to qualify for surgery.
Bariatric Surgery As a Last Resort for Extreme Childhood Obesity
At her heaviest, a 14-year-old patient at Children’s Hospital & Medical Center weighed 362 pounds, had a body mass index greater than 52, and suffered from a host of health issues related to her weight. Her family tried diet, exercise plans, and medication over the years, but the girl continued to gain weight.