Indications for Obesity Surgery

Surgery is an option for patients 100 pounds overweight, or whose body mass index (BMI) is 40 or above, due to the greatly increased risk of health problems associated with severe obesity.

Patients less than 100 pounds overweight, or whose BMI is 35-40, may be candidates if they have associated medical problems related to their obesity.

Examples of Co-morbidities: Obesity Related Health Problems

  • High Blood Pressure Diabetes
  • Sleep Apnea
  • High Lipids
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Triglycerides
  • Joint or Back Problems
  • Increased Risk of Cancer
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux
  • Respiratory Failure
  • Infertility
  • Enlarged Liver (abnormal liver tests)
  • Psychosocial Dysfunction
  • Venous Insuffiency
  • Heart Failure
  • Blood Clots

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