Is Bariatric Surgery Right for Me?

The most common guidelines followed by the surgeons recommending gastric bypass or lap band surgery and the insurance companies who will finance bariatric surgery are:

Age Considerations

A person must be between the ages of 18-69, unless a person has a severe illness related to the weight which may be life threatening.

Body Mass Index

The individual must weigh at least 100 pounds over their ideal body weight according to the 1999 Metropolitan Height and Weight Tables for Adults, or have a BMI of 40 or more. An exception may be considered for persons 80 pounds overweight, or a BMI of 35-40 with a severe illness such as Diabetes.

Personal BMI (Body Mass Index) must be greater than or equal to 40; greater than or equal to 35 with serious health problems.

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Past Experience & Health Considerations

The individual's morbid obesity must be a contributing factor for a weight related medical problem. The individual must have tried to lose weight following diet programs and been unsuccessful at either weight loss or maintaining weight loss.

Types of Surgeries

Conquering severe obesity is much more than reaching a number, whether it is a clothing size or a mark on a scale. Conquering obesity is about restoring and preserving your health, extending your life and achieving a satisfying lifestyle. Surgical weight reduction approaches have consistently been shown to produce effective and durable weight loss. Learn more about the proven weight loss proceedures offered by The Bariatric Surgery Centers of Excellence.

Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence Locations

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