Question:
Am I a candidate for weight loss surgery?
Are You a Candidate for Surgery?
The best candidates for liposuction are those who need to lose small to moderate amounts of fat deposits. This is done by sculpting certain body parts. If you want slimmer hips and thighs, a flatter stomach or your double chin removed, then liposuction can help. Requirements include good physical and emotional health, skin elasticity and realistic expectations to achieve maximal benefit. As you consult with your physician, he/she will determine if you are appropriate for surgery.
Severe obesity is clinically diagnosed by either having a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 40 or being 100 lbs. overweight. Being this overweight is associated with many health-related problems. The most obvious is an increased risk of death directly related to increased weight. If you meet either of the two above criteria, you are a potential candidate for bariatric surgery. You must also have a strong desire for a permanent lifestyle change and substantial weight loss. Before surgery, you must have a clear and realistic understanding of the risks invloved and how your life will change after surgery.
Patients with a BMI of 35 to 40 may also be considered for surgery. Surgery may be necessary if you have life-threatening health conditions such as severe sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus or heart disease. If your weight interferes with your daily life or adversely affects employment or family functions, you may be considered for surgery. Your physician will make the final decision.
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