Weight loss surgery
FIND THE RIGHT
OPTION FOR YOU
LEARN FROM OUR
WEIGHT LOSS TEAM
Why choose UK HealthCare for weight-loss surgery?
We understand how much you want this.
And while you may have had some false starts in the past, choosing the team at the UK HealthCare Weight Loss Surgery Clinic is the first step to a healthier you.
We are a Surgical Quality Partner of the American College of Surgeons (ACS)
As an American College of Surgeons (ACS) Surgical Quality Partner, we’re committed to the highest standards of surgical care. This designation reflects our proven record of adhering to the most rigorous standards in surgical quality — to minimize complications, improve outcomes and save lives.
Our participation in ACS Quality Programs helps ensure that we continue providing our patients with the best care possible. When you see the ACS Surgical Quality Partner mark in our clinic, you can trust that we’re dedicated to quality and relentless self-improvement.
Our team of experts
Our team focuses on you as a person, not just numbers on a scale. Weight loss can impact everything from blood pressure to joint pain and sleep apnea, so we have the experts in place to take a multidisciplinary approach to your health.
From your initial screening process to surgery and recovery, we are here to actively guide you every step of the way – and even well after your surgery. When you partner with UK HealthCare for your weight-loss journey, you’ll find:
- Experienced surgeons: Our bariatric surgeons have more than 70 years of combined experience caring for people who have weight-loss surgery. No other team in the region has that level of experience and insight.
- Caring and expert team: Our knowledgeable bariatric team understands your needs and will guide you along this journey. Everyone from our dietitian coordinator and nurse practitioner to our bariatric nurse provides you with the encouragement and skills to succeed. We’ll help with insurance, nutrition needs and everything in between.
Types of weight-loss surgery
We offer minimally invasive surgical options that can reduce your recovery time. Find out more about the types of weight-loss surgery we offer.
Ready to make an appointment?
First, review the "Do You Qualify" section below. Then, check with your insurance provider to make sure you have bariatric benefits.
After you have verified this information, call our office to learn more about surgery and make an appointment at 859-562-1999.
DO YOU
QUALIFY?
Here are the criteria for weight-loss surgery:
- You are more than 100 pounds overweight or have a BMI of 35 or more. A BMI of 35 or higher is typically needed to qualify for weight-loss surgery and requirements vary based on additional criteria.
- Obesity-related conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease and sleep apnea, may be required depending on your BMI. These conditions are more difficult to treat when you are overweight.
- You are willing to adjust your lifestyle. You must be willing to stop using tobacco and adhere to nutritional guidelines. Our dietitians will develop an individualized plan just for you to help ensure your success.
- You must commit to long-term, follow-up care with our office. We become partners with you for your lifetime.
- You must be able to walk at least 50 feet or the length of a hallway.
