Am I a Candidate?

Metabolic and bariatric surgery is a life-changing procedure that can help eliminate or reduce serious health problems associated with severe obesity, while significantly increasing your quality of life. However, metabolic or bariatric surgery is a major operation, and not everyone is a candidate.  Your surgeon will be able to advise you on whether you are a candidate.  In the meantime, the criteria below will provide some guidance on qualifying for a metabolic/bariatric surgery.

Candidates for metabolic/bariatric surgery typically exhibit one or more of the following characteristics:

• Are 100 pounds or more above ideal body weight
• Exhibit a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater
• Exhibit a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or greater with one or more obesity-related health condition. (Calculate your BMI hyperlink)
• Have been unsuccessful in previous attempts to lose weight under a medically supervised weight reduction program
• Are above the age of 16
• Suffer from life-threatening conditions (type II diabetes, sleep apnea, heart disease, etc.) caused by obesity

If you exhibit one or more of the above characteristics, then you may be a candidate. Complete our complimentary online assessment.