• Criteria for Surgery

To be considered for bariatric surgery, you must meet the following criteria:

1. Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of at least 40 (usually 100 lbs or more over ideal body weight) or have serious medical condition with a BMI of 35 to 39.9. Medical condition should be related to obesity and should improve with weight loss. (Please see BMI chart below).


2. Have failed other weight loss efforts, such as diet, exercise, lifestyle changes, and/or medications.


3. Must fully understand the benefits, potential risks, and side effects of the procedure.


4. Must be committed to lifestyle changes and long-term follow-up. This is required for continued weight loss success.


5. Should not have any medical, psychiatric, or emotional condition that would prohibit you from surgery.


6. Must be motivated and have realistic expectations of the surgery. Surgery is a only a tool to help you lose weight.

*These guidelines have been established by the National Institute of Health

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