Am I a candidate for weight loss surgery?


Many people are unsure if they are “overweight enough” to be considered a candidate for weight loss surgery. Weight is, of course, a primary qualification; but there are also other factors. At the Nicholson Clinic, here are our qualifications for a LAP-BAND/REALIZE™ band, gastric bypass surgery, or gastric sleeve:

  • A body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more (which translates to about 100 pounds overweight for men and 80 pounds overweight for women). OR
  • A BMI between 30 and 39.9 with at least one serious obesity-related health issue such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, severe sleep apnea, hypertension, etc.)

The patient should also meet these three conditions:

  • Have been classified as obese for at least five years.
  • Do not have a history of addiction or severe psychiatric problems.
  • Have a thorough understanding of the weight loss surgery you have chosen and the lifestyle changes that are necessary for it be successful.
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