{"id":5400,"date":"2015-09-23T14:07:42","date_gmt":"2015-09-23T14:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primesurgicare.com\/staging\/8680\/?p=5400"},"modified":"2015-09-23T14:07:42","modified_gmt":"2015-09-23T14:07:42","slug":"are-you-the-right-candidate-for-weight-loss-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primesurgicare.com\/staging\/8680\/are-you-the-right-candidate-for-weight-loss-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You The Right Candidate For Weight Loss Surgery?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Are<\/a>Sure, you\u2019ve thought about bariatric surgery<\/a>. Your (niece, co-worker, brother-in-law\u2019s sister, etc.) had it and looks and feels like a new person. But how do you know if you fit the criteria to have the operation?<\/p>\n

Bariatric surgery is a broad term that encompasses several types of weight loss surgery \u2014 gastric sleeve<\/a>, lap-band<\/a>, gastric bypass<\/a> and even revision bariatric surgery<\/a>, done if the first operation was not successful. Most people approach weight loss surgery because obesity has brought on additional health issues.<\/p>\n

As a general rule, good candidates for bariatric surgery will demonstrate some of the traits and behaviors discussed below.
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Start with your Body Mass Index (BMI)<\/h2>\n

Your body mass index (BMI) serves as a key factor qualifying you (initially) for weight loss surgery. It is a ratio of your height to your weight.<\/p>\n

START HERE \u00bb<\/strong> Calculate your BMI<\/a><\/p>\n

If your BMI is greater than 30, you should consider losing weight to better your health and improve your quality of life. If your BMI is greater than 35<\/strong>, you may be eligible for bariatric surgery. Discuss this obesity surgical solution with your personal physician or a highly regarded, board-certified bariatric surgeon<\/a>.
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Do you have any Weight-Related Medical Conditions?<\/h2>\n

There is a long list of chronic disease and medical problems that are caused by obesity:<\/p>\n