Weight Loss Surgery
Morbid obesity is a serious health condition that can interfere with basic physical functions such as breathing or walking. Those who are morbidly obese are at greater risk for illnesses including diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gallstones, osteoarthritis, heart disease, and cancer.
Morbid obesity is diagnosed by determining Body Mass Index (BMI). BMI is defined by the ratio of an individual’s height to his or her weight
You are be a candidate for surgical weight loss if you meet any of the following criteria:
- You are more than 100 lbs. over your ideal body weight.
- You have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of over 40.
- You have a BMI of over 35 and have other medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, reflux, sleep apnea or high cholesterol.
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BMI 20–25 (Overweight): Not eligible for surgery
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BMI 30–35 (Obese): Not eligible for surgery
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BMI 35–40 (Severely Obese): Potentially eligible for surgery (depending on health conditions)
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BMI >40 (Morbidly Obese): Eligible for surgery
If your BMI is above 35 with any medical conditions such as Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Sleep Apnea, Arthritis, Back Pain, Reflux, or High Cholesterol you will qualify for surgery.
Understand Your BMI
- Underweight: <18.5
- Normal: 18.5–24.9
- Overweight: 25–29.9
- Obesity I: 30–34.9
- Obesity II: 35–39.9
- Obesity III: ≥40
20–25 Not eligible
30–35 Not eligible
35–40 Potentially eligible*
>40 Eligible
*Eligibility depends on clinical evaluation & comorbidities.
The following health problems are associated with morbid obesity:
- High Blood Pressure
- Heart Disease
- High Cholesterol Levels
- Diabetes
- Respiratory Problems
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Urinary Stress Incontinence
- Degenerative Arthritis
- Venous Stasis Disease/Ulcers
- Cancer
- Skin Infe
- Infertility
GASTRIC SLEEVE
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Gastric sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy) is a weight-loss surgery in which a large portion of the stomach is removed, leaving a small, sleeve-shaped pouch that restricts food intake and helps reduce appetite.
Lap Band
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Lap Band (Adjustable Gastric Band) is a weight-loss surgery where a silicone band is placed around the upper part of the stomach to create a small pouch, limiting food intake and promoting a feeling of fullness.
Gastric Bypass
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Gastric bypass is a weight-loss surgery where the stomach is made into a small pouch and directly connected to the small intestine, reducing food intake and calorie absorption.
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