Am I Eligible?

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.