Are You A Candidate?
Weight Loss surgery may be suitable for patients who:
- are more than 100 pounds overweight or who have a higher BMI than 40, which qualifies as morbidly obese
- have a body mass index is between 35 and 40, WITH a serious medical condition like diabetes or hypertension
- find that their weight is hindering their normal every day activities
- have proof that there is not any obvious hormonal or medical cause for their obesity
- are ready to accept the dietary changes and new lifestyle this surgery requires
- are between 15 and 60 years of age (this varies between cases)
- have talked extensive to their physician and other experts and have a thorough knowledge of all the risks and benefits of the surgical procedure
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