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Who’s Eligible for Bariatric Surgery?
Having failed at non-surgical methods of weight loss, patients with obesity are candidates for a surgical weight loss procedure. Morbid obesity is closely correlated with a number of serious conditions including heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Along with the negative effects on health, there are also negative social, occupational, economic, and psychological stigma associated with obesity. According to the National Institute of Health, bariatric surgery is the only effective therapy for morbid obesity and its complications.
Are you a candidate for weight loss surgery?
Must be 18 years of age
Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 40 or have a BMI over 35 and are experiencing negative health effects related to obesity, such as high blood pressure or diabetes
Are unable to achieve a healthy body weight for a sustained period of time
Have a willingness to actively participate in follow-up care and bariatric support group meetings
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