Are You a Candidate for Weight Loss Surgery?
To qualify for Benefit Health System’s comprehensive bariatric surgery program, you must meet the following criteria:
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or higher OR you have a BMI of 35-35.99 with a major illness requiring treatment.
- You’re between the ages of 18-72.
- You’ve failed attempts at medically supervised weight loss or commercial weight loss programs (proof required).
- You have no drug or alcohol problems.
- You’re tobacco-free for three months before surgery.
- You have no uncontrolled psychological conditions.
- You’re able to understand the surgery and the risks.
- You’re dedicated to a lifelong lifestyle change and lifetime follow-ups.
- Your insurance covers weight-loss surgery.
