Am I a candidate for weight loss surgery?
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Dr. Michael Roizen answered:You're eligible for weight loss surgery if you fit one of these three categories:- You're about 100 pounds or more over your ideal weight;2. You have a BMI over 40
- You have a BMI over 35 with hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, sleep apnea, serious lipid abnormalities, or an altered body image.
Aside from the physical characteristics, you need to be willing to make the life changes that will make these procedures work (which includes diet and exercise overhauls). Without these changes, these procedures won't be successful. After an initial "bounce" downward, you could be back at marathon munching before you know it. You will also need to be realistic about the potential side effects of weight loss surgery, like hair loss, diarrhea, and vomiting.
Weight loss surgery is not an option for people who are only a little overweight. They're not for people worried about losing their runway model job or upset because their clothes don't fit. They're for people whose health is at extreme risk—those people who are one fast-food value meal away from putting the gravedigger on speed dial—because the effects of excess fat increases your risk of developing such day-ruiners as coronary artery disease, hypertension, sleep apnea, infertility, chronic back pain, hernias, infections, gallstones, and depression.
You're eligible for weight loss surgery if you fit one of these three categories: You're about 100 pounds or more over your ideal weight;2. You have a BMI over 40 You have a BMI over 35 with hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, sleep apnea, serious... More -
Deborah Davis answered:Criteria for weight loss surgery: A body mass index (BMI) greater than 40; your BMI is greater than 35, and you have obesity-related health problems that may improve with weight loss; you can demonstrate that traditional weight loss programs like diet and exercise haven't worked; you are ready to commit to permanent lifestyle changes after surgery; you understand the risks and benefits of weight loss surgery.Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulCriteria for weight loss surgery: A body mass index (BMI) greater than 40; your BMI is greater than 35, and you have obesity-related health problems that may improve with weight loss; you can demonstrate that traditional weight loss programs... More -
Candidates for bariatric surgery are patients who are approximately 100lbs overweight or 80lbs overweight with co-existing medical problems (comorbidities). These weight ranges correlate to a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or 35 with comorbidities. There is an extensive pre-surgical evaluation which will include consultation with a psychologist to ensure that there are no underlying eating disorders which would prevent a successful outcome. If there are any co-existing eating disorders, treatment and management should be sought prior to surgery in order to prevent any complications. Additionally, all patients are evaluated for their medical fitness for surgery and meet with a nutritionist for consultation regarding the post-operative diet associated with each of the offered operations.Candidates for bariatric surgery are patients who are approximately 100lbs overweight or 80lbs overweight with co-existing medical problems (comorbidities). These weight ranges correlate to a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or 35 with comorbidities.... More -
Dr. James C. "Butch" Rosser answered:Weight loss surgery isn't for everyone -- and the decision to have it should be based on much more than what the scale says. To find out if you're a good candidate for weight loss surgery, watch this video in which bariatric surgeon James "Butch" Rosser Jr., M.D., discusses the various factors that can make it the right -- or wrong -- choice.
Weight loss surgery isn't for everyone -- and the decision to have it should be based on much more than what the scale says. To find out if you're a good candidate for weight loss surgery, watch this video in which bariatric surgeon James... More -
RealAge answered:You're eligible for weight loss surgery if you fit one of these three categories:
- You're 100 pounds or more over your ideal weight.
- You have a body mass index (BMI) over 40.
- You have a BMI over 35 and also have hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, sleep apnea, serious lipid abnormalities, or altered body image.
You also need to be willing to make the lifestyle changes—exercise and diet—that make these procedures work. If you don't, the surgery won't be successful. After an initial "bounce" downward, you could be back to marathon munching before you know it. And that means a lot of effort, time, and risk for nothing.
You're eligible for weight loss surgery if you fit one of these three categories: You're 100 pounds or more over your ideal weight. You have a body mass index (BMI) over 40. You have a BMI over 35 and also have hypertension, diabetes,... More
