Qualifications
The National Institutes of Health state that if you meet the following guidelines, weight loss surgery may be an appropriate measure for permanent weight loss:
- BMI of 40 or over
- BMI of 35 or over with obesity-related illnesses such as:
- Diabetes mellitus type 2
- Coronary heart disease
- Sleep apnea
- Osteoarthritis
- An understanding of the operation and lifestyle changes necessary following the surgery.
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