Bariatric surgery is performed on those who are suffering from obesity. It involves separating a portion of the stomach with a gastric band to effectively reduce the size of the stomach and therefore restrict its intake.
This surgery is not for general weight loss of a few pounds, but rather is recommended for people with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of at least 40, or those who have BMI of 35 along with another serious health condition, such as diabetes. See our Dieticians/Nutritionists page for help with healthy eating habits.
You may only have this surgery if your physician has recommended you and if you qualify.
The following medical centres offers high quality bariatric surgery in the Cayman Islands: