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Usually you should be at least 100 lbs. overweight, depending on height.
Use our
BMI (Body Mass Index) calculator as a guide.
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Failure to lose weight by prior serious efforts.
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Absence of medical problems that might make obesity surgery too hazardous.
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Sincere motivation towards weight loss, including a willingness to make necessary changes in habits, following the instructions you will be given, and keeping appointments for follow up.
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Age 15-70, although this may vary in individual cases.
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Diabetes, high blood pressure, and other complications of obesity are additional reasons to undertake the surgery and are not reasons to withhold obesity surgery because of any extra risks, in most cases.
Diet
Your physician and dietician will work together to develop a personalized eating plan that meets your nutritional and weight-loss needs and fits your lifestyle. All plans encourage healthy eating habits that you can maintain for life.
Exercise
Each patient will receive a physician-designed exercise program that is customized to your needs and current fitness level. Consultations will include exercise demonstrations when needed and physical therapy sessions when necessary.
Lab and Diagnostic Evaluation
You will receive an evaluation for all obesity-related diseases and your treatment will include continual monitoring of relevant data including liver, kidney and thyroid function; cholesterol; blood pressure; and metabolic syndrome.
Medications
A physician will review any medications you are currently taking to ensure none has any side effects that are counterproductive to your weight-loss goals. When appropriate, medications taken for other conditions will be switched to alternatives that are more conducive to weight loss. Medications such as appetite suppressants also may be prescribed, when appropriate, to patients meeting organ-health and lifestyle requirements.
Pregnancy
If you are a woman of childbearing age and are planning to become pregnant, you MUST NOT get pregnant within the first 18 months following surgery. Rapid weight loss associated with bariatric surgery make pregnancy potentially dangerous for the mother and developing fetus.
What's Your BMI ?
19 – 25 |
normal |
25 – 30 |
overweight |
30 – 40 |
obese |
40 – 50 |
severely/morbidly obese |
| > 50 |
super obese |
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Weight For Height Chart
