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Is there a minimum weight to join OTC?

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Is there a minimum weight to join OTC?

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Yes. OTC’s focus is on the care of severe obesity and those with associated comorbidities. All patients must be approved by the medical director. In general, patients must have a BMI over 30, or a BMI of 27 with comorbidities. There is no maximum BMI, and the average BMI upon entering OTC is 38.

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