Surgeon's work changes lives

Dr. Mark Smolik is medical director of the Mercy Center for Weight Reduction, which has helped about 800 people through weight-loss surgeries. Diet, exercise and proper follow-up are keys to long-term success, he says.

Q. Who is a good candidate for weight-loss surgery?

Anybody who has a body mass index higher than 40, or people who have a body mass index of 35 with a lot of other medical conditions caused by being overweight, such as diabetes, hypertension or sleep apnea.  Click here for full article.