Surgery Qualifications

Your body mass index (BMI) is the initial factor that determines whether you will qualify for surgery.

» What's my BMI?

You are considered an ideal candidate for bariatric surgery if you meet any of the following criteria:

• BMI greater than or equal to 40
  If you are at least 100 pounds above your ideal body weight as determined by standard life insurance tables or BMI 40 or higher.
  
  
• BMI greater than or equal to 35 with coexisting medical problems
  If your BMI is 35 or greater AND you have been diagnosed with coexisting medical problems (comorbidities) related to your obesity.
  
  
• Serious attempts at weight reduction have failed
  If you have failed after serious attempts at weight reduction such as a physician-prescribed diet, behavior modification, counseling with a dietitian, or enrollment in a group weight reduction program such as Weight Watchers, Nutri-Systems, or Overeaters Anonymous. Failure of unsupervised attempts at weight reduction on the part of prospective patients is not considered sufficient justification for the operation.

Is bariatric surgery right for me?

The decision to have gastric restrictive surgery for weight loss is not one that should be taken lightly. We urge you to gather information and look closely at the facts. The experts at New Jersey Bariatrics are always eager to help answer any questions you may have about bariatric surgery.

If you decide to pursue weight loss surgery, please contact us. We'll schedule a consultation during which our team will determine if bariatric surgery is an appropriate option.