Bariatric surgery is weight-loss surgery for the morbidly obese patient which is defined as being 100 pounds or more above your ideal body weight or a body mass index (BMI) greater than 40 (BMI Chart). Procedures performed for bariatric surgery include the Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass, BPD (Biliopancreatic Diversion) or Duodenal Switch, and Adjustable Gastric Banding. Many of these procedures are performed laparoscopically. This specialty area is staffed by three surgeons.

Getting Started

If you are interested in bariatric surgery, you are required to attend an informational session. The information sessions are held from 6-7 pm on the 3rd Monday of each month in the Lower Storz Pavilion Rooms 1-4 which is accessible from Clarkson Tower.

Before attending the informational session, please print and complete this questionnaire (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader). If you are unable to print this questionnaire or have further questions, please contact us at 559-9500 or by e-mail bariatricsurgery@unmc.edu, we will be able to answer any of your questions and/or mail a packet of information to you.

Bring the completed packet, a copy of your insurance card - front and back, and 2 copies of the past 2 years of your medical records. This documentation is required in order for a request to be submitted to your insurance.

There is also a New Life Post Surgery support group from 6-7 pm held on the 1st Monday of each month in Rooms 6-7 of the Lower Storz Pavilion accessible from Clarkson Tower.

The surgeons and physician assistant see potential patients for evaluations in the UMA Surgery clinic located on 5th floor of the Durham Outpatient Center, only after you have received proper approval from your insurance company.

• Patient Consent to the Use and Disclosure of Health Information for Treatment
• Patient Registration Form
• Program Application Form
• Session Attendance Form
• Sleepiness Scale