How do I know if I qualify for any bariatric surgery?

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How do I know if I qualify for any bariatric surgery?

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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