What are the criteria to be a candidate for bariatric surgery?
• Meet the BMI criteria. – BMI of at least 40, or – Weight at least 100 pounds or more than ideal weight, or – BMI is at least 35 and serious health problems exist. • Are at least 18 years old • Have been overweight for more than five years • Have had only short-term success with serious weight-loss attempts • Do not have any other disease that could have caused obesity • Are prepared to attend regular follow-up sessions and make lifestyle changes • Some insurance companies only require a two-year weight loss history. To calculate your BMI, please click here.
