Benefits of Bariatric Surgery

The Right Candidate for Bariatric Surgery

Each one of us would like to lose weight, however, bariatric surgery is meant for those who are morbidly obese. People with a body mass index (BMI) of over 35 are considered as severely obese and perfect candidates for this surgery.

Here are the main factors that you need to consider before going for this surgery:

• You must have a minimum BMI of 40 for at least five years, or a minimum BMI of 35 with medical complications that are related to obesity.

• Be between the ages of 18 and 65. Those above or below this age criteria can be considered on a case-to-case basis.

• There should be evidence of previous attempts to lose weight through a medically supervised program like exercise, diet and lifestyle modifications