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Is Surgery Right for Me?
Determining whether or not you are morbidly obese may give you the
courage you need to take the first step. Use the tools below to
determine if you are morbidly obese and potentially a candidate for
weight loss surgery.
Am I Morbidly Obese?Several medically accepted criteria define morbid obesity. You are
likely morbidly obese if you:
- Are more than 100 lbs. over your
ideal body weight
- Have a body mass index (BMI) of
over 40
- Have a BMI of over 35 and are
experiencing severe negative health effects, such as high blood
pressure or diabetes, related to being severely overweight
- Are unable to achieve a healthy
body weight for a sustained period of time, even through medically
supervised dieting
Qualifying for
Surgical Treatment
Gastric bypass surgery may be an option
if you:
- Are between the ages of 18 and 60
(patients outside of the age guidelines will be evaluated and
considered on an individual basis)
- Have tried other medical and
nutritional weight loss programs without long-term success
- Are 100 pounds or more over ideal
body weight or between 75 and 100 pounds over ideal body weight and
have a high risk disease that is clearly associated with obesity,
such as breathing disorders, heart disease, poorly controlled
diabetes or high blood pressure, and arthritis problems of the
weight-bearing joints
- Have a body mass index (BMI) of
over 40. Patients with a slightly lower BMI may be considered for
the procedure if they have other obesity-related problems
We do not advise surgical weight loss
options if you:
- Are drug or alcohol dependent
- Have a psychosis or other unstable
psychiatric disorder
Body Mass Index
The Body Mass Index is a fairly accurate measurement of the amount of
your body that is composed of fat, and is one tool physicians use to
determine whether weight loss surgery is suitable for you.
Use our
BMI Calculator to determine your Body Mass Index.
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