Sure, you’ve thought about bariatric surgery. Your (niece, co-worker, brother-in-law’s 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?

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

As a general rule, good candidates for bariatric surgery will demonstrate some of the traits and behaviors discussed below. Read more…