Determining if you are a candidate for Weight-Loss Surgery
You could be a good candidate for WLS if one of the following applies:
Must be 80 lbs overweight or have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more
Or, have a BMI between 30 and 39.9 with a serious obesity-related health problem such as diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, or high cholesterol
Or, have a BMI between 30 and 40 with or without health issues for the gastric balloon procedure
Find out your BMI:
Supplied by BMI Calculator USA
Additional Requirements:
- Are between 18 and 75 years old
- Have a history of failed weight-loss attempts (i.e., failed diets)
- Must understand that a WLS procedure is only a tool; the long-term success requires lifestyle changes to diet exercise