Here I discuss the Body Mass Index (BMI) to calculate whether you qualify for bariatric surgery. The threshold for qualification also depends on other comorbidities such a diabetes.
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How do I know if I qualify for any bariatric surgery? Yeah, so it's very easy. You need to measure your body mass index, which is a calculation that can be done online. You enter your weight and your height and then you can get the number. And as I said previously, if it is over 40, you qualify. If it is over 35 and you have significant comorbidities, you qualify. Or if it is over 30 and you have type 2 diabetes of less than 10 years, you qualify. Now my recommendation is that you also speak to your general practitioner to confirm that this is indeed the case.
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