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As your orthopaedic providers we care about your health and
well being. In providing any treatment for your orthopaedic
condition, we must consider any and all risk factors that would
seriously affect the outcome of any orthopaedic procedure.
Our physicians here at WestSound Orthopaedics (WSO)
will discuss with you your risk factors and the treatment
options available.
As we all know, excess weight or being extremely under
weight can present many health risks making it difficult for
our bodies to perform simple daily tasks. When additional
stresses are added to the body such as surgery or other
treatment options, these risk factors are increased. Statistics
indicate that patients considering surgery should be in the
best possible physical condition prior to surgery to ensure
positive outcomes. With this said, we understand that often
certain medical conditions limit a patient’s ability to be in
optimal physical condition. It is difficult to take action and
make changes when you’re not feeling well. Even so, high risk
factors, such as excess weight, can be life-threatening when
under going surgery or other treatment options. We must take
this seriously. Our WSO physicians and physicians assistants
will help you determine the optimal weight range necessary
to gain the best results with your treatment choice.
We understand that weight loss is a difficult and daunting
task. Our WSO team has assembled a list of community
professionals and organizations that have a proven track
record of helping people reach their weight loss goals. We
encourage you to check them out.
BREMERTON TENNIS AND ATHLETIC CLUB
Contact: Marie Kolstad • 360.692.8075
www.bremertontennis.com
(Recommended Classes: Silver Sneakers MSROM, Silver Sneakers
Cardio Curcuit, Silver Splash, Aqua Splash)
BREMERTON YMCA –
GLENN JARSTAD AQUATIC CENTER
Contact: Christine Kuykendall • 360.377.3741
www.kitsapfamilyymca.org
(Recommended Classes: Basic Step, Water Walking, Arthritis
Exercise Class)
CURVES FOR WOMEN
Silverdale • 360.692.4558
Bremerton • 360.479.7111
Poulsbo • 360.697.4414
Bainbridge Island • 206.855.8285
www.curves.com
HASELWOOD YMCA
360.698.9622
www.ymcapkc.org
(Recommended Classes:Silver Sneakers MSROM, Low Impact
Aerobics, Shallow Aerobics, Water Walking, Silver Splash)
JENNY CRAIG
360.698.3666
www.jennycraig.com
OBESITY ACTION COALITION (OAC)
www.obesityaction.org
The OAC is a non-profit education and advocacy organization
dedicated to serving the individuals most affected by obesity. It is not
only the OAC’s goal to represent patients, but also to provide balance
and comprehensive obesity educational materials and encouragement.
PACIFIC SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS CENTER
Remember...
we want your
treatment choice(s)
to be successful!
Contact: Peggy • 360.627.7851
William Neal MD FACS
www.pacsurgical.com
POULSBO ATHLETIC CLUB
Contact: Wade Zinn PT • 360.779.3285
www.poulsboathletic.com
(Recommended Classes: Gentle Aqua, Arthritis Foundation Aquatics
Program, Basic Low Impact Floor Aerobics)
WEIGHTWATCHERS
1.800.651.6000
www.weightwatchers.com
The effects of obesity on orthopaedic problems include:
increased loads on natural and artificial joints, increased
joint pain and deformity, increased back pain, lower
exercise capacity, and higher risks for secondary problems
such as diabetes, blood clots, skin breakdown, and wound
infections.
BMI-Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat
based on height and weight that applies to both adult men
and women.
Current Weight:_________
Target Weight:__________
Current BMI:___________
Target BMI: ___________
Website to calculate BMI:
http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/
WEST SOUND ORTHOPAEDICS,PS
Donald Bliss, M.D.
Gregory Duff, M.D.
Christopher Kain, M.D.
Kenneth Koskella, M.D.
Traske Muir, M.D.
Marc Suffis, M.D.
Bradley Watters, M.D.
360.698.6630
4409 NW Anderson Hill Road
Silverdale, WA 98383
www.westsoundortho.com
reducing
health risk
factors
for surgery