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My height 5.11 inches and my weight is 92kgs and may be more.. am i liable for weight loss surgery...?
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No: Your bmi is 28. To be eligible for bariatric surgery you need to have a bmi of 40. Or a bmi of 35 with associated medical problems.
Answered 3/5/2016
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No: Your bmi is less than 29 and you do not qualify. You need to have a bmi of 35 with medical problems or greater than 40 without any to qualify.
Answered 11/17/2013
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