Knowing if you are a candidate.

[anastein]

My BMI is 29.75 and I'm 60lbs overweight will I still be considered a candidate for bariatric surgery? I have tried exercises and gained weight and with diets I usually reach a point where there is no further loss.

 

[tallgirlani]

My BMI is 29.75 and I'm 60lbs overweight will I still be considered a candidate for bariatric surgery? I have tried exercises and gained weight and with diets I usually reach a point where there is no further loss.

 

[tallgirlani]

You have to have a BMI of 40 to automatically qualify and if your BMI is 35- just under 40 you have to have a pre-existing condition such as diabetes, high cholesterol on meds, sleep apnea. I think however, you may be able to do the Orbera with your BMI.