Weight Loss Surgery Candidates

Is Surgery for You?

People who may benefit from bariatric (weight-loss) surgery include:

• Those with a body mass index of 40 or higher
• A body mass index of more than 35 with significant obesity-related health problems, such as type II diabetes.
• Those who have tried other medically managed weight-loss programs without success.
• Those who are motivated and committed to comply with the lifelong postoperative care and lifestyle changes that bariatric surgery demands

Individuals who may not be eligible for bariatric surgery include the following:

• Ongoing drug or alcohol addiction
• Uncontrolled mental illness
• Significant eating disorder
• Unwillingness to comply with the necessary guidelines following bariatric surgery

Only a qualified surgeon can assess if surgery is appropriate for you. Those who have years of sobriety or are in treatment for psychological issues may still be considered as surgery candidates at the discretion of the surgeon.