AM I ELIGIBLE FOR BARIATRIC SURGERY?

Bariatric surgery could be an option for you if:

  • Efforts to lose weight with diet and exercise have been unsuccessful
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) is 37 or higher
  • Your BMI is 32 or more and you have a serious weight-related health problem, such as
    • Type 2 diabetes,
    • High blood pressure
    • Severe sleep apnea
  • You’re a teenager who’s gone through puberty, your BMI is 35 or more, and you have serious obesity-related health problems, such as
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Severe sleep apnea

In some cases, you may qualify for certain types of weight-loss surgery/Procedure if your BMI is 30 to 34 and you have serious weight-related health problems.

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