Are You A Candidate?

Selection Criteria

There are a number of widely accepted criteria which make a patient suitable for Bariatric or weight loss surgery:

• BMI > 35 by itself or >30 if there is already an associated obesity illness , such as diabetes or sleep apnoea
• Obesity-related health problems
• A capacity to understand the risks and commitment associated with the surgery.
• Pregnancy preferably not anticipated in the first year following surgery

There is considerable flexibility in these guidelines. Patients as young as 12 have been offered surgery. Sometimes a lower BMI between 30-35 is accepted if comorbidities exist.