Weightloss surgery
Weightloss surgery (in general)
Weightloss surgery involves procedures that result in persisting weight loss for people with serious overweight and obesity. After surgery you will lose weight because you can eat less and have a lower hunger sensation. Often you can lose more than 70% of the weight you have to much. All procedures are performed under general anesthesia. That means that you will be fast asleep during the surgery. You will notice nothing during the whole procedure. The surgery itself will take about one hour. All surgical procedures at WeightWorks are performed laparoscopically. The complete procedure is performed through 5 or 6 small openings of about 2 centimeter. This means the wounds are small and cause less pain. Most people go home the day after surgery.
Do you qualify for weightloss surgery?
The most important part is your weight. The BodyMass index (BMI) is normally used for this. This is the ratio between your weight and height. Furthermore you need to be 18 years or older, have made serious attempts to lose weight and can't have any addictions. (Smoking is allowed, but preferably you should stop). Do our Quickscan to see if you qualify.
BMI over 40:
You have class 3 obesity, very serious overweight. Weightloss surgery is usually a good option.
BMI lower than 40, but over 35:
You have class 2 obesity. We evaluate additional disorders like high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea, high cholesterole, joint disorders or other diseases related to overweight. When that is the case you can qualify for surgery.
BMI between 30 and 35:
You have class 1 obesity: If you would like weight loss surgery, you would have to pay for it yourself. Ask us about the posibilities and costs.
BMI under 30 and over 25:
You are overweight. You do not qualify for a surgical procedure. There are other ways to loose weight: Lifestyle intervention, medication or a gastric balloon. Usually there are costs involved in these cases. Ask us about the possibilities. Ask us about the possibilities.
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Our specialists
The WeightWorks specialists are fully dedicated to weightloss surgery and the treatment of overweight. Dr. Edo Aarts, Dr. Frits Berends, Dr. Kevin Göttgens and Dr. Gabor Abis have performed more than ten thousand weightless procedures and guided many more people to a healthy weight. In addition, they publish many scientific articles about weightloss surgery. The WeightWorks clinic is specially built and equipped for this type of surgery. Together with the WeightWorks team, they ensure that you receive the very best treatment and aftercare.

Dr. Frits Berends, MD PhD
Gastrointestinal surgeon

Dr. Edo Aarts, MD PhD
Gastrointestinal surgeon

Dr. Kevin Göttgens, MD PhD
Gastrointestinal surgeon

Dr. Gabor Abis, MD PhD
Gastrointestinal surgeon