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3 Ways to Tell if You're Ready for Weight Loss Surgery
BMI isn't the only factor to consider – patients need to be emotionally and physically ready for surgery
It isn’t just about decreasing the number on the scale – weight loss surgery can change your life. But how do you know when it’s right for you?
Craig Floch, MD, offers a few ways to tell if you’re ready for weight loss surgery.
BMI guidelines
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Luckily, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has already started the calculation.
The most common gauge to determine eligibility for bariatric surgery is body mass index (BMI), a figure determined by comparing body mass to height. Higher weight equals higher BMI.
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