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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.
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