Weight loss surgery may be an option for people who are obese or super obese. People whose body mass index (BMI) is greater than or equal to 35 or who are at least 100 lbs. overweight are considered obese. To qualify for weight loss surgery, you must have a BMI of 40 or greater. Those who have a BMI of 35 with health conditions related to their weight may also qualify. Weight-related health conditions that may qualify you for weight loss surgery include:
TYPE 2 DIABETES
HYPERTENSION
CARDIOMYOPATHY
POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE GERD HEARTBURN
OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA
DEGENERATIVE ARTHRITIS OF WEIGHT BEARING JOINTS