Gastric Sleeve Surgery Candidacy - Do You Qualify For Gastric Sleeve

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity is rapidly spreading across all regions and demographic groups.

An estimated 97 million adults in the United States are over weight or obese. That figure represents more than 50% of the American adult population. Of this group, 11 million adults suffer from severe obesity. Obesity is an excess of total body fat, which results from caloric intake that exceeds energy usage. A measurement used to assess health risk of obesity is Body Mass Index (BMI).

Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery Criteria

BMI (Body Mass Index) above 40
BMI between 30 to 40 in the presence of other associated diseases that may improve with weight loss per example: high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea, painful joint condition, arthritis, etc.
Must be over the age of 14 (Individual cases may apply)
Be over weight for more than five years
Have tried to diet and exercise with no success
Be prepared to make substantial changes in your eating habits
No dependency on alcohol or drugs
Acceptable operative risks
Match your BMI score with the chart

Determine Your BMI Score

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity is rapidly spreading across all regions and demographic groups.

Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery Criteria

Determine Your BMI Score

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