To be considered for bariatric surgery, you must meet certain requirements.

To be accepted for weight loss surgery (such as gastric bypass surgery), you need to meet certain criteria.

In general you should:

be between the ages of 16 and 65 years old;

have a BMI of 40 or more OR a BMI of 35 or more with co-morbidities;

have tried unsuccessfully to lose weight through various weight loss programs;

 

You should also:

undergo a psychological evaluation and nutritional counseling to understand the dietary changes after surgery and to determine that you are emotionally healthy enough to understand the ramifications of your decision;

be willing and able to commit to long-term medical follow-up, as well as the rigorous, lifelong changes in eating, exercise and lifestyle habits that will be necessary to meet and maintain your weight loss and health goals after surgery.

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