To be considered as a candidate for bariatric surgery, you must meet

specific requirements, including:

1. Your BMI greater than or equal to 35.

2. Other possible indications for patients with BMI's between 35 and 40 include:

» Obesity-induced physical problems interfering with lifestyle (e.g. joint disease treatable but for the obesity

» Body size problem precluding or severely interfering with social life, employment, family function, and ambulation).

3. Presence of obesity-related diseases or problems.

» High blood pressure

» Diabetes

» Heart disease

» Breathing problems

» Arthritis/joint problems

» Infertility

» Varicose veins

» Liver disease

» Fatigue

» Sleep disorders

» Depression

» Family history of early coronary disease