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Are you a candidate for Bariatric Surgery?

If you are significantly overweight and want to make a lifestyle change, you may be a candidate for bariatric surgery.

Based on the latest research, the current criteria from the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery for weight loss surgery are as follows:

  • Surgery is recommended for individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) > 35
  • Surgery is recommended for individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI between 30-35 and who have Type II Diabetes
  • Surgery should be considered for individuals with a Body Mass Index > 30 who do not achieve substantial or durable weight loss or co-morbidity improvement using non-surgical means

However, insurance coverage criteria will probably differ from this list and usually follow the older criteria of BMI > 40 or BMI from 35-40 with obesity-related medical conditions. We will help you find out if your insurance covers bariatric surgery and what their specific criteria are.

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