Do you qualify for the Bariatric Treatment Centers Program?
Surgery at Bariatric Treatment Centers could be the best solution for you if you meet the following criteria:

1. You're seriously overweight
Are you more than 100 pounds or 100% above your recommended weight? How to tell if you're 100 pounds overweight?

2. Your attempts to lose weight have failed
Have you repeatedly tried -- and failed -- to lose weight using diets, exercise and behavior modification?

3. You have serious associated health risk factors
Do you have health risk factors associated with being seriously overweight, such as:

high blood pressure (hypertension)
heart problems (cardiovascular disease)
diabetes
shortness of breath
swelling of the legs
joint and back pain
depression
sleep apnea
infertility
other weight-related conditions

If you meet these three criteria, contact Bariatric Treatment Centers to schedule a consultation with a BTC specialist for a personal evaluation.

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What can I expect?
People come to Bariatric Treatment Centers hoping to lose weight permanently. Those who take advantage of our program aren't disappointed. But after Bariatric Treatment Centers' patients go through our surgical weight loss program, the weight they lose is not nearly as important to them as what they gain: health, hope, energy, confidence, friendship. In many ways, they gain a new life. If you're seeking a new start, take the same step they did. We can help you start a whole new life as well.

To learn more about specific results Bariatric Treatment Centers' patients experience in terms of weight loss, reduction in health problems and improved outlook on life, see the section What are the results?

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About insurance coverage
There are wide variations in the coverage provided by health insurance carriers in relationship to bariatric surgery. Many companies do recognize obesity as a serious, chronic health condition which can be treated effectively with surgery and, in turn, cover the procedure. Some companies have detailed criteria for determining coverage. Others do not cover the procedure.

Because of these variations, you'll need to check the details of your own health insurance policy to determine if it will cover Bariatric Treatment Centers' program. BTC's Patient Service Representatives can help you with this. After your consultation with Bariatric Treatment Centers, our insurance authorization department will work directly with you and your health insurance company to secure their approval for your treatment and surgical procedure.

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Why choose Bariatric Treatment Centers?
If you meet the criteria for bariatric surgery, selecting where to have your surgery is an important decision. To learn some of the reasons why you should consult with Bariatric Treatment Centers to have your surgery performed, see the section Why Choose BTC?

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Get a "second opinion" about your weight problem
If you have seen a doctor in the past about your weight problem, why not get a second opinion -- one that could change your life. Schedule a consultation with a Bariatric Treatment Centers' physician to get another opinion about treating your condition. This practice is common, even required for most serious medical conditions. At Bariatric Treatment Centers, you'll be consulting with a physician who has a track record of successfully treating your weight problem.

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Schedule a consultation
There is only one way to tell if the Bariatric Treatment Centers program is right for you: schedule a consultation to meet personally with a BTC specialist. They will review your medical history and make a recommendation specifically for you. You will have an opportunity at that meeting to ask any questions you may have and to receive any other information you need to make a decision.

To schedule a consultation, call a Bariatric Treatment Centers Patient Service Representative at 800/282-0066, or send an e-mail and a representative will contact you.

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