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National Institute of Health (NIH) Guidelines for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
National Institute of Health (NIH) Guidelines for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
Qualifications for bariatric surgery in most areas include:
Metabolic Bariatric Surgery is recommended for individuals with BMI ≥35 kg/m2, regardless of the presence, absence, or severity of weight-related co-morbidities.
Metabolic Bariatric Surgery is recommended in patients with Type 2 Diabetes and BMI ≥30 kg/m2.
Metabolic Bariatric Surgery should be considered in individuals with a BMI of 30–34.9 kg/m2 who do not achieve substantial or durable weight loss or co-morbidity improvement using nonsurgical methods.
For example, an adult who is 5’11" tall and weighs 290 lbs would have a BMI over 40.
Insurance companies do not always follow NIH Guidelines. Many insurance companies require a patient to have weight-related co-morbidities if the BMI is <40. Contact your insurance company regarding your specific criteria. Our office staff is always willing to help to determine whether you are a candidate.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Common Weight Related Co-Morbidities
Type 2 Diabetes
High Blood Pressure
Heart Disease
Sleep Apnea / Respiratory Disease
Gastro-esophageal Reflux
High Cholesterol
Bone / Joint Damage
Cancer
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