Baptist Hospital
Bariatric Center

1717 North “E” St., Tower III
Pensacola, Florida 32501
(850) 469-5810

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Bariatric Surgery - Qualification/Criteria for Weight Loss Surgery



Indications for Weight-Loss Surgery

According to the National Institute of Health (NIH) Criteria
1. BMI of 40 or greater
 OR
2. BMI of 35-40 with significant co-morbidities and documented
dietary attempts ineffective.

Baptist Bariatric Center Criteria for Surgery

1. Meets NIH criteria
2. No endocrine (ie. Thyroid) cause of obesity.
3. No uncontrolled psychological, drug, or alcohol problems.
4. Failed medically supervised weight loss attempts.
5. Able to demonstrate clear understanding of surgical options, possible short term and long term risks and complications.
6. Dedicated to recommended life style change and long term follow up recommendations. For more comprehensive information, plan to attend one of the monthly Meet The Doctor meetings.

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