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How do i know if i'm eligible for gastric bypass surgery?
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See someone: Best answer is to see a good g.I surgeon who does many of these surgeries and has a good track record...Ask you family doc and ask him for a referral...
Answered 11/3/2014
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BMI: First check with your insurance to see if it is a covered benefit. The basic requirements are a bmi of 40 or a bmi of 35-40 with associated medical problems.
Answered 5/20/2015
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Criteria: The criteria are generally a bmi over 35 with a major health issue like diabetes or a bmi over 40 even without a major health issue.
Answered 10/4/2016
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