Since 2022, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has recommended bariatric surgery for individuals with a BMI over 35—even if they don’t have other health conditions. Read more
If you have been struggling to lose weight, weight loss surgery may be a good choice for you. Studies show that very few people are able to lose weight and keep it off. Bariatric surgery is the safest and most effective way to lose weight and improve health conditions associated with obesity. Although individual surgical recommendations can only be made after speaking with a weight loss surgeon in a consultation, the general guidelines for being a candidate for a bariatric procedure fall under one of these qualifications:
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BMI is a useful data point for tracking your overall weight loss and is typically an important factor when insurance providers look at covering the costs of weight loss surgery.
All insurance plans vary, but often individuals with one of the following may qualify:Weight loss surgery is often performed for individuals with much lower BMIs as well. Although insurance may not cover the cost, if your BMI is in the 27–35 range and you’re struggling to lose weight, you may still be a candidate through self-pay options.
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Your journey begins today—and you’re in the best hands. Our streamlined outpatient approach means most patients are home the same day, recovering comfortably and confidently with support from our experienced team.
