- Have you tried to lose and keep off excess weight, and have consistently failed?
- Is your Body Mass Index (BMI) 40 or higher (see calculate your BMI)?
- Are you 100 (45) or more pounds (Kgs) over your ideal body weight?
- Do you have obesity-related risk factors, such as Type-2 diabetes, sleep apnea, hypertension, hypoventilation, heart disease, back or knee pain?
- Do you realize that bariatric surgery will alter your life style?
- Do you have supportive friends and family?
- Do you understand and accept the risks of surgery?
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