Who get turned down for weight loss surgery?

Weight loss surgery is done under by the NHS if you have a BMI of 40 or higher, or a BMI between 35 and 40, and an obesity-related ailment that would improve if you lost weight (such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure). In this video, Mr. Ahmed Ahmed talks more about the eligibility criteria for bariatric surgery in the UK.

Class III obesity, often known as morbid obesity, is a complicated chronic illness in which a person has a body mass index (BMI) of at least 40 or a BMI of at least 35 and is afflicted by obesity-related health issues. For this condition, losing weight with the help of simple lifestyle changes is difficult. In this video, Mr. Ahmed Ahmed talks about treatment options available for patients with BMI > 35.

If you have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more, or a BMI between 35 and 40 with an obesity-related ailment that could improve with weight loss, weight loss surgery may be accessible through the NHS. Mr. Ahmed Ahmed tells us about the eligibility criteria for having a gastric sleeve operation in the UK.

You must fulfill the following conditions in order to be a candidate for weight-loss surgery: to have a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or greater, or to have a BMI between 30 and 35 with an obesity-related illness, such as severe sleep apnea, diabetes, heart disease, or high blood pressure. Mr. Ahmed Ahmed in this video talks about the eligibility criteria for a gastric bypass at NHS in the UK.

Improvements in blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and blood sugars are expected to result from even a little weight loss of 5% to 10% of your total body weight. In this video, Mr. Ahmed Ahmed talks about key health benefits of loosing 5% body weight or higher.

Once you have achieved 25% weight loss, you need a proper follow-up to maintain your 25% weight loss. In this video, Mr. Ahmed Ahmed talks about follow-up care after 25% weight loss.