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Evaluation Tools:
Calculate Your Body Mass Index
Ideal Body Weight

There are several medically accepted criteria use to determine if you’re a candidate for weight loss surgery.

You are likely morbidly obese and a candidate for weight loss surgery if you answer yes to the following questions:

Are you more than 100 lbs over your ideal body weight ?

Yes No

Do you have a Body Mass Index of 40 or greater?

Yes No

Do you have a Body Mass Index of 35 – 40 and are experiencing severe negative health effects, such as high blood pressure or diabetes, related to being severely overweight?

Yes No

Are you unable to achieve a healthy body weight for a sustained period of time, even through documented medically supervised dieting?

Yes No

Are you willing to agree with our binding patient contract?

Yes No

Are you willing to change the rest of your life?

Yes No

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